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S315 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 125,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis corroded

sump leaking oil

Pass 19 Aug 2009 120,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding

slight corrossion on fuel tank filler neck

slighty corroaded o/s/r sill

Fail 19 Aug 2009 120,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding

slight corrossion on fuel tank filler neck

slighty corroaded o/s/r sill

Pass 10 Sep 2008 110,489 miles

exhaust blowing at silencer join

nail in n/s/r tyre

wipers starting to split

Fail 6 Sep 2008 110,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust blowing at silencer join

nail in n/s/r tyre

wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,358 miles

rear sills in poor condition.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 100,358 miles

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

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

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

rear sills in poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 82,682 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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S315 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S315 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 S315 RKW registered?

S315 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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