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S625 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,299 mi
Last recorded153,299 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight run-out of nearside front disc

welding repairs effected to sills and nearside rear inner wing panelling

Pass 29 Feb 2012 139,592 miles

both front cv boots perished

sump corroded

welding repairs effected to both outer sills

Fail 29 Feb 2012 139,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front cv boots perished

sump corroded

welding repairs effected to both outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,761 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge(175/65/14)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,676 miles

corrosion starting at offside rear floor

slight perishing starting on outer cv boots

Fail 2 Mar 2010 112,676 miles

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

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

corrosion starting at offside rear floor

slight perishing starting on outer cv boots

Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corrroded on inner edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering cooler pipes leaking in front of radiator

Rear no plate starting to de laminate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corrroded on inner edges

Power steering cooler pipes leaking in front of radiator

Rear no plate starting to de laminate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 82,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,281 miles

rear exhaust trim loose

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,073 miles

Offside rear tyre getting thin on inner edge

Slight corrosion forming on metal brake pipe over top of fuel tank

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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S625 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S625 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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S625 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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