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S768 KUT

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,607 mi
Last recorded100,607 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 KUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,607 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion drop sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion drop sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,104 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 91,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,299 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,808 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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S768 KUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S768 KUT, 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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S768 KUT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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