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S389 BKS

1998 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,412 mi
Last recorded171,412 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 BKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2010 171,412 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 167,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 161,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 154,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 147,758 miles

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

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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S389 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S389 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 S389 BKS registered?

S389 BKS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S389 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 BKS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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