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R183 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,917 mi
Last recorded65,917 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,917 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,518 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,149 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,586 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sump poruis

Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,271 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,246 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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R183 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R183 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 R183 BSX registered?

R183 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R183 BSX safe to buy?

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