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S640 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 143,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,570 miles

Offside Rear light is slightly damaged

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,888 miles

Surface Corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,497 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,373 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 119,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 116,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,304 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,858 miles

small corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,481 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member corroded

limited life on exhaust

n/s/f wiper blade slighty torn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,862 miles

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

front crossmember starting to corrode

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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S640 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S640 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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S640 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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