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S997 KTS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 KTS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,900 miles

both middle to rear chassis legs corroding in various places

both outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,690 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)

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

Rear hose ferrule corroded.

Slight play in N/S/R leaf spring bush.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,007 miles

Exhaust front pipe and bracket corroded and weak.

N/S/R Tailgate catch not engaged.

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F antiroll bar mount on body distorted.

O/S/R and N/S/F Brake hose ferule corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Temporary repair to o/s/r fog lamp lens.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,194 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,898 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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S997 KTS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S997 KTS, 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 S997 KTS registered?

S997 KTS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S997 KTS safe to buy?

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