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S266 BGT

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,207 mi
Last recorded120,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 BGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 120,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 120,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,575 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 106,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 96,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 83,297 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 83,297 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 73,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 63,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,548 miles

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

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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S266 BGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 S266 BGT, 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 S266 BGT registered?

S266 BGT is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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