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R124 BBA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 BBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 169,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside outer door sill corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2009 153,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 134,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 134,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 116,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 99,416 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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R124 BBA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R124 BBA, 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 R124 BBA registered?

R124 BBA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R124 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 BBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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