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R204 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,358 mi
Last recorded94,358 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 94,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front driveshaft outer cv boots perished

front radiator crossmember corroded

outer sills corroded at rear

sump corroded & porous

tyre size 1756514h n/sr t rated

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,752 miles

fuel tank c orroded

handbrake has slight free play

o/sf brake pipe & both front to rears corroded

oil sump b adly corroded & leaking

slight blow at front exhaust join

Pass 7 Feb 2006 82,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 82,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

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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R204 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R204 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 R204 BSX registered?

R204 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R204 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 BSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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