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S465 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,805 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,804 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank return pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,764 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS ARE CORRODED AND EXHAUST HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 19 Nov 2007 43,764 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS ARE CORRODED AND EXHAUST HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,860 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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S465 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S465 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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What year was S465 KFC registered?

S465 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S465 KFC safe to buy?

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