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S216 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 112,525 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Main front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 108,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 103,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded and very slight bind on front brakes

general underside corrosion

ns outer cv gaitor weeping

osf tyre bald inner edge

osr tyre cracking and perished

tyre pressures apper low

wipers poor on return sweep

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,097 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded and very slight bind on front brakes

general underside corrosion

ns outer cv gaitor weeping

osf tyre bald inner edge

osr tyre cracking and perished

tyre pressures apper low

wipers poor on return sweep

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 85,517 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)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,107 miles

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

clutch worn

suspect front pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,782 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pipes undersealed not allowing correct inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2010 66,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,568 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 49,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,862 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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S216 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S216 RKW, 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 S216 RKW registered?

S216 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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