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S790 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,449 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

under body in a corroded condition in areas

Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,449 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

under body in a corroded condition in areas

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear and offside rear floor panels corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear and offside rear floor panels corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 98,142 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing thin

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,566 miles

both rear inner wings have corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear of car has a big metal bracket hanging and rattling

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear inner wings have corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear of car has a big metal bracket hanging and rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,235 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

some corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,347 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 90,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,011 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 74,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,554 miles

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

front cross member corroded but not holed

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,554 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

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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S790 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S790 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 S790 KFC registered?

S790 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S790 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 KFC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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