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R918 KFV

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,841 mi
Last recorded82,841 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 KFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 82,841 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 54,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 54,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,254 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R918 KFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R918 KFV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R918 KFV registered?

R918 KFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R918 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R918 KFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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