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R246 BSG

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 BSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,457 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,457 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,934 miles

front exhaust has a support bracket broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,934 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust has a support bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,778 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,669 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 81,642 miles

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

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

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

travel on handbrake lever,just within limit`s

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,599 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 57,609 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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R246 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R246 BSG, 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 R246 BSG registered?

R246 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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