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S220 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,381 miles

pattern poor on headlamps

Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,479 miles

engine oil leak

some corrosion to both front inner wings (behind struts)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,324 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,324 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 40,624 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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S220 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S220 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S220 RKW registered?

S220 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S220 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 RKW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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