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S227 KJT

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 KJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,459 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack / pipe connection (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,945 miles

Offside Front wiper slight poor

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wiper slight poor

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,538 miles

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

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

both front wiper poor,n/s/ wiper end ruber slightly split

n/s/r tyre perished and has cracks

Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front wiper poor,n/s/ wiper end ruber slightly split

n/s/r tyre perished and has cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,220 miles

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f inner rack joint has damp

Fail 11 Mar 2014 95,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f inner rack joint has damp

Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in n/s sill

oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,601 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in n/s sill

oil level low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,163 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 78,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,854 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2008 71,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,322 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.9mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,447 miles

both front outer c v gaiters perishing

slight p.a.s. fluid weap at steering rack pipe union

unable to test boot area due to full with customers possesions

unable to test nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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S227 KJT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S227 KJT, 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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S227 KJT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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