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S533 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

fuel smell at the rear of the vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,202 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

fuel smell near the rear of the vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,175 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear outer sill is corroded but not excessive

offside rear tyre starting to crack

fuel smell near the rear of the vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear outer sills are corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear outer sills are corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,210 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 74,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,761 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,594 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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S533 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S533 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 S533 KFC registered?

S533 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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