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R45 BSX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,051 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 74,048 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,965 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,637 miles

both rear undersills corroding

front crossmember corroding

front subframe corroding

offside front chassis leg corroding at subframe mounting

slight wear offside track rod end

Fail 28 Nov 2007 59,637 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear undersills corroding

front crossmember corroding

front subframe corroding

offside front chassis leg corroding at subframe mounting

slight wear offside track rod end

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,235 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,889 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 52,888 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R45 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R45 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 R45 BSX registered?

R45 BSX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R45 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 BSX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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