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R172 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,058 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,376 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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R172 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R172 BSX, 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 R172 BSX registered?

R172 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R172 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 BSX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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