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S661 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,682 miles

the fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,088 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

corrosion in the rear floor pan

the exhaust cat is in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,273 miles

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

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

the f/o/s tyre is worn on the inside edge

the r/o/s service and parking brake performance is slightly low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,108 miles

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

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

both outer sills and the front crossmember are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,317 miles

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

front crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member starting to corrode

r/n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2008 57,670 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member starting to corrode

r/n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,818 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,201 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 49,142 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both o.s tyres worn smooth on edges,edges not mot testable due to tyre design/raised tread pattern

n.s front indicator lense cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2005 45,219 miles

both o.s. tyres 2-3mm and wearing smooth on edges,edges not mot testable due to tyre design/raised tread pattern

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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S661 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S661 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 S661 KFC registered?

S661 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S661 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S661 KFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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