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R834 KTO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,362 mi
Last recorded38,362 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 KTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 38,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 38,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,299 miles

n/s front-rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake bind

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,461 miles

engine misfire

n/s front-rear brake pipe corroded (by fuel tank)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine misfire

n/s front-rear brake pipe corroded (by fuel tank)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,437 miles

n/s/r brake pipe,to hose,corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 37,437 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe,to hose,corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,339 miles

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

slight play in o/s/ steering

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,169 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r btake pipe corroded to flexi pipe

Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r btake pipe corroded to flexi pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 36,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills coroded

Fail 30 May 2007 35,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 34,402 miles

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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R834 KTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R834 KTO, 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 R834 KTO registered?

R834 KTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R834 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 KTO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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