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S862 KEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 KEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 120,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 120,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,330 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 107,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 107,181 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 99,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 90,609 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,130 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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S862 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S862 KEC, 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 S862 KEC registered?

S862 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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