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R86 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded IN WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL BY FRONT BUSH ON REAR TRAILING ARM (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded COMING OUT OF BRAKE DRUM (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded IN WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL BY FRONT BUSH ON REAR TRAILING ARM (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE FUEL FILLER HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded COMING OUT OF BRAKE DRUM (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,273 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,058 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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R86 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R86 KBW, 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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R86 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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