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S503 BMV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 BMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,135 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,468 miles

rear spare wheel well been repaired

Pass 7 May 2008 100,663 miles

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Front coil springs slightly rusty.

Middle and rear exhaust sections in rusty and poor condition.

Rear brake pipes have slight rust.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 100,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Front coil springs slightly rusty.

Middle and rear exhaust sections in rusty and poor condition.

Rear brake pipes have slight rust.

Pass 17 May 2007 89,596 miles

Both front wishbones getting rusty.

Both rear tyres low on tread, and worn on edges.

Pass 17 May 2006 75,925 miles

oil sump very rusty! †steering rack starting to "float" in bushes! †nearside rear tyre worn at edges! †

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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S503 BMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S503 BMV, 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 S503 BMV registered?

S503 BMV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S503 BMV safe to buy?

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