MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S197 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S197 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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How do I check the history of S197 BFF?
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What year was S197 BFF registered?
S197 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.
Is S197 BFF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S197 BFF 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.
Does S197 BFF have outstanding finance?
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