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S195 RKH

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,278 mi
Last recorded53,278 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 RKH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,914 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking in tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probably due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,058 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,447 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,309 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres radial cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,406 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,037 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,951 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,957 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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S195 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S195 RKH, 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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S195 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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