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S221 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 120,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,581 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,776 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 103,439 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,859 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight o/s/f brake bind

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,807 miles

front exhaust section mounting corroded

sump corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,807 miles

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

front exhaust section mounting corroded

sump corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,883 miles

Front exhaust support partly brokern

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,547 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,398 miles

Both outer CV boots are starting to crack.

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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S221 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 S221 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 S221 RKW registered?

S221 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S221 RKW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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