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S287 BVA

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 BVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,166 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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S287 BVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S287 BVA, 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 S287 BVA registered?

S287 BVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S287 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 BVA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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