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R599 BNS

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 BNS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,028 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,213 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty when tapped with corrsion assesment tool did not crumble or go through

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2005 119,900 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ALL ALL VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND METAL PIPES NEEDS UNDERBODY PROTECTION.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion on all vehicle structure and metal pipes

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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R599 BNS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R599 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.

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What year was R599 BNS registered?

R599 BNS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R599 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 BNS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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