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S459 BFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,096 mi
Last recorded205,096 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 BFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2009 205,096 miles

rear exhaust joint loose,has had temporary repair made and not leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 194,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 185,282 miles

o/s/r sill corroded but not enough to fail MOT test

Pass 21 Sep 2006 178,979 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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S459 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S459 BFF, 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 S459 BFF registered?

S459 BFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S459 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 BFF shows 4 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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