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S689 KLX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,408 mi
Last recorded159,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 KLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 154,929 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 154,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 151,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,499 miles

Engine oil leak travelling onto steering rack

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 147,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak travelling onto steering rack

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 143,540 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 143,532 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 139,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 125,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 116,022 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 116,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 105,688 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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S689 KLX 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 69.2%.

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 S689 KLX, 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 S689 KLX registered?

S689 KLX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S689 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 KLX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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