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R959 FKK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 145,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,640 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 144,637 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 137,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front seat belt webbing fraying

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 131,716 miles

2x chips in nearside windscreen not over 40mm

advanced corrosion in both inner sills

engine sump badly corroded and leaking

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

off side and near side rear brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 131,713 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

2x chips in nearside windscreen not over 40mm

advanced corrosion in both inner sills

engine sump badly corroded and leaking

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

off side and near side rear brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,715 miles

2x chips in near side windscreen not over 40mm

advanced corrosion in both inner sills

complete exhaust badly corroded

front brake pads low

front cross member badly corroded

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

sump corroded and weeping

Fail 7 Jul 2012 128,675 miles

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

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

2x chips in near side windscreen not over 40mm

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advanced corrosion in both inner sills

complete exhaust badly corroded

front brake pads low

front cross member badly corroded

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

sump corroded and weeping

Fail 28 Jun 2011 125,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advanced corrosion infront cross member off side front chassis leg ,inner and outer sills,both rear chassis legs

center and rear exhaust very rusty

chip in near side windscreen not in zone"A" not over 40mm but may spread

near side front tyer badly worn on inner edge

sump very corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 125,824 miles

advanced corrosion infront cross member off side front chassis leg ,inner and outer sills,both rear chassis legs

center and rear exhaust very rusty

chip in near side windscreen not in zone"A" not over 40mm but may spread

near side front tyer badly worn on inner edge

sump very corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 122,025 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 122,025 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,164 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 103,878 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 103,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,688 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 93,688 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 87,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R959 FKK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R959 FKK, 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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R959 FKK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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