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S163 KAN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,951 mi
Last recorded59,951 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 KAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,840 miles

slight corrsion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,509 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,213 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,743 miles

chip in screen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,078 miles

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

both outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,529 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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S163 KAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S163 KAN, 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 S163 KAN registered?

S163 KAN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S163 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 KAN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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