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S240 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,449 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to both outer rear sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,311 miles

Exhaust system corroding

General rusting under car body and chassis

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,667 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,169 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,552 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S240 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S240 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 S240 RKW registered?

S240 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S240 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 RKW shows 12 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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