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S903 KAB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,845 mi
Last recorded152,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 KAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,845 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 45,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 139,034 miles

corrosion to prescribed areas

front to rear brake pipes corroding in plastic clips

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/r coil spring not seated correctly, spring upside down??

o/s/f brake pipe corroding at end

oil leak from engine

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 May 2013 138,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to prescribed areas

front to rear brake pipes corroding in plastic clips

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s/f brake pipe corroding at end

oil leak from engine

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 May 2012 130,865 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)

Fail 14 May 2012 130,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 May 2011 61,805 miles

advise osf cv gaiter ????? poss holed

Fail 21 Apr 2011 120,454 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise fuel pipes very very rusty venting fumes??????

Pass 14 May 2010 113,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 113,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,538 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 98,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,746 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 70,391 miles

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

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

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

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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S903 KAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S903 KAB, 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 S903 KAB registered?

S903 KAB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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