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R816 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion and rattling

Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion and rattling

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,736 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,256 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,515 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,482 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,736 miles

front pads wearing low

nsr tyre perishing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,224 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R816 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R816 KFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R816 KFC registered?

R816 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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