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S746 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,142 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,943 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,867 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,811 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,914 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,914 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,097 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,092 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,975 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,582 miles

slight fluctuation offside front service brake .

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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S746 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S746 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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S746 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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