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S472 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,330 mi
Last recorded95,330 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,596 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 91,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,456 miles

un-able to see front brake discs and pads clearly for wear/condition

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,388 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,422 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,910 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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S472 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S472 KFC registered?

S472 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S472 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 KFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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