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S406 KRS

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 KRS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,152 miles

front crossmember holed n/s/f

Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front crossmember holed n/s/f

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,625 miles

front inner wings rusting

Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front inner wings rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,136 miles

near side front tyre is close to legal lim its and sidewall is deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2010 76,136 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre is close to legal lim its and sidewall is deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,668 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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S406 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S406 KRS, 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 S406 KRS registered?

S406 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S406 KRS safe to buy?

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