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S627 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 126,193 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 126,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 115,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 103,637 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 95,823 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

chip in windscreen

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corrodeing

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2009 95,823 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

chip in windscreen

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corrodeing

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2008 86,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

both the front brake discs are slightly lipped

corrosion to the offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to the offside seal

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

both the front brake discs are slightly lipped

corrosion to the offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to the offside seal

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,486 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges - ok for test.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,556 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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S627 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 S627 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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S627 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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