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S170 BKP

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 BKP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 105,104 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,677 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,633 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 96,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis/shock mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis/shock mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,246 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,017 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,393 miles

wipers split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,065 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 76,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 56,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,998 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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S170 BKP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S170 BKP, 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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S170 BKP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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