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S796 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,956 miles

Both outter cv gaiters perrished

Front brake pads wearing thin re check in 2000/3000 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,616 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on o/s sill

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,196 miles

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

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

both engine auxillary belts perished

Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both engine auxillary belts perished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,389 miles

power steering drive belt perished

recommend brake pad wear check 4-5000 miles

Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,388 miles

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

power steering drive belt perished

recommend brake pad wear check 4-5000 miles

Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,198 miles

sump rusty

underside corroding

o/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

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

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

advise front brake pad check in 4-5000 miles approx

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2008 81,198 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

advise front brake pad check in 4-5000 miles approx

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

o/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

sump rusty

underside corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,859 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on various brake ferrels !!!

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,930 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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S796 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S796 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 S796 KFC registered?

S796 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S796 KFC safe to buy?

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