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S102 BFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,954 mi
Last recorded145,954 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 BFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 145,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front damper shrowds loose

corrosion / hole in lip of nearside rear body work

Fail 25 Sep 2014 145,903 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front damper shrowds loose

corrosion / hole in lip of nearside rear body work

Pass 28 Oct 2013 139,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 132,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,642 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 119,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,872 miles

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

both rear sills corroding

front crossmember corroded to nearside

handbrake cables outer rubber perishing

nearside rear fuel pipe not well secured

nearside rear fuel pipe starting to perish

Fail 7 Oct 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both rear sills corroding

front crossmember corroded to nearside

handbrake cables outer rubber perishing

nearside rear fuel pipe not well secured

nearside rear fuel pipe starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,139 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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S102 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S102 BFF, 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 S102 BFF registered?

S102 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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