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S531 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,921 mi
Last recorded59,921 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front blades split

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

crack o/s/r lamp

cut n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

n/s and o/s outer sills rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,086 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads 2mm left on edges

both outer sills rusting at rear

cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,366 miles

Advise high level brake light not working.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,298 miles

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

front wipers smear screen

rear number plate splitting/ deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear number plate deteriated and seperating

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,015 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,826 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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S531 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S531 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 S531 KFC registered?

S531 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S531 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 KFC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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