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R257 BTW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 BTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,460 miles

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

corrosion @ rear of n/s sill

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,517 miles

front bumper and number plate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper and number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,840 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,149 miles

offside front tyre has slight inner wall damage.

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around walls and tread.

Pass 17 May 2007 41,365 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 41,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 32,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 32,532 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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R257 BTW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R257 BTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R257 BTW registered?

R257 BTW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R257 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 BTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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