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S890 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,895 miles

corrosion underbody /sills

slight exh blow

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,421 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,302 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 40,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,262 miles

The brake fluid level is low.

The front brake pads are aprox 80% worn.

The oil pressure warning light switch is starting to leak.

The rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Wear and corrosion noted noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs rusty

o/s wiper poor

rear metal brake pipes rusty in places

rear tyres perished esp n/s

undeside rusty in places

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,030 miles

both rear tyres perished esp n/s

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,412 miles

both front tyres beginning to wear

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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S890 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S890 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S890 KFC registered?

S890 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S890 KFC safe to buy?

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