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S197 RKH

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RKH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside tyres split

underbody corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 69,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,197 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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S197 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S197 RKH registered?

S197 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S197 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 RKH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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