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S342 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2015 117,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills.

Pass 29 Jun 2014 117,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 112,557 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 105,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 98,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,397 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 91,397 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 72,463 miles

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

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

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

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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S342 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S342 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 S342 RKW registered?

S342 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S342 RKW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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