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S442 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Chassis, Floor, Rear axle, Front lower arms.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Rear axle, Front sub frame, Exhaust, Front lower suspension arms.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Rear axle, Front sub frame, Exhaust, Front lower suspension arms.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm Very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Front sub frame, Rear axle

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm Very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Front sub frame, Rear axle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,178 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Inner & outer sills, Exhaust, Floor

Pass 28 May 2015 72,448 miles

Both front brakes have slight binding

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 7%

Fail 28 May 2015 72,448 miles

Both front brakes have slight binding

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 7%

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 68,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,095 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,011 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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S442 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S442 KFC, 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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S442 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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