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S374 BKS

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,247 mi
Last recorded116,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 BKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,247 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroding but not to hole.

Rear of car chassis surface corrosion

Suspension damper dust covers split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,005 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 97,005 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,084 miles

front tyres both on 2 to 3mm getting low

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear of exhaust system rusty but not blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,078 miles

exhaust getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

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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S374 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S374 BKS, 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 S374 BKS registered?

S374 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S374 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S374 BKS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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