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S478 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,230 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,229 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to o/s/r (3.6.B.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering pipe leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,822 miles

dampness around pas pipes/hose

front anmd rear number plates deteriorated

some rear brake judder evident

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,822 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill/floor

dampness around pas pipes/hose

front anmd rear number plates deteriorated

some rear brake judder evident

rear shock absorbers very worn and very weak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,972 miles

o/s and n/s front to rear(at rear) brake pipes very corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

some dampness around p.a.s pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,972 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)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front to rear(at rear) brake pipes very corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

some dampness around p.a.s pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,570 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,863 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,039 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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S478 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S478 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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S478 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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