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R245 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,673 mi
Last recorded47,673 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex hose to rear w/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex hose to rear w/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,597 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,953 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills at rear both sides weak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills at rear both sides weak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,192 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear outer sills and chassis legs in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,778 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

tyre walls scuffed

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,275 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,459 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 33,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,164 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 31,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R245 BSX 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 57.9%.

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 R245 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 R245 BSX registered?

R245 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R245 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 BSX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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