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R846 KTO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 KTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust box broken down inside & was blocking tail pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 118,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords visable

Pass 30 Jul 2010 108,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 108,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 91,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,804 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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R846 KTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R846 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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R846 KTO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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