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S488 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,160 miles

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

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

n/s seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 64,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f c/v joint noise

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,063 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,062 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 57,920 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 55,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 55,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 53,204 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 53,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,440 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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S488 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 S488 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 S488 KFC registered?

S488 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S488 KFC safe to buy?

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