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R211 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,876 mi
Last recorded56,876 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,486 miles

Both outer CV gaitors getting perished

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills at front and rear

Corrosion to front and rear suspension crossmembers

Corrosion to underbody and chassis rails

Exhaust system getting corroded

N/S front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,700 miles

slight corrosion o/s front inner disc face

Fail 21 Mar 2014 54,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre flat

slight corrosion o/s front inner disc face

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,416 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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R211 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R211 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 R211 BSX registered?

R211 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R211 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 BSX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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