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S351 BPK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 BPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,678 miles

corrosion evident on undersills,front x member,underbody and around bodywork

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

front fog lights not working

front outer cv boots cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted to outersills

rear coil springs corroded

washers are weak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,467 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion evident on front x member,undersills and underbody

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front fog lights not working

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted over outersills

washers are weak

wipers split on ends

Fail 8 Aug 2012 132,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion evident on front x member,undersills and underbody

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front fog lights not working

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted over outersills

washers are weak

wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,220 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill,undersills,rear chassis rails, and underbody.

front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

front fog lights not working

minor stonechips to screen

n/s/f fog light lens crackeed

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer edges(raised edge)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

n/s/r brake pads worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,183 miles

corrosion evident on undersills,and underbody

front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

front inner brake pads look low?

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

o/s/f fog light lens chipped/holed

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

outer cv boots cracking

plastic covers fitted over outersills

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 122,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion evident on front "x"member,undersills,and rear chassis rails

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

front exhaust pipe corroded/in poor condition

minor stonechips to screen

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f fog light lens chipped/holed

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 122,490 miles

corrosion evident on front "x"member,undersills,and rear chassis rails

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

front exhaust pipe corroded/in poor condition

minor stonechips to screen

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f fog light lens chipped/holed

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,533 miles

early corrosion evident on o/s/r and n/s/r undersills

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

plastic skirts fitted over outersills

Fail 19 Sep 2008 115,533 miles

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

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

early corrosion evident on o/s/r and n/s/r undersills

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

plastic skirts fitted over outersills

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,154 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Fail 10 Sep 2007 106,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusted on inner faces

spare tyre worn below limit

wipers split 20"and 18"

Pass 22 Sep 2006 95,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,034 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S351 BPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S351 BPK, 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 S351 BPK registered?

S351 BPK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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