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R508 BNS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,315 mi
Last recorded88,315 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 BNS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,315 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION SHOWING ON CHASSIS LEGS AT REAR

CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR CROSS MEMBER

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SHOWING CORROSION

FUEL FILLER PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM [INSIDE EDGE]

OUTER SKIN COMING AWAY FROM N/S SILL AT REAR

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,979 miles

FRONT WIPERS RUBBER SLIGHT SPLIT BOTH SIDES

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,834 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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R508 BNS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R508 BNS, 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 29 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 R508 BNS registered?

R508 BNS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R508 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 BNS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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