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R227 BKE

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 BKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 51,200 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2019 51,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,568 miles

Slight corrosion to off side front sill

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,531 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 26,835 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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R227 BKE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R227 BKE, 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 R227 BKE registered?

R227 BKE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R227 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 BKE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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