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S583 BFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,809 mi
Last recorded113,809 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,809 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery loose

Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,964 miles

All Brake Disks Show Corrosion. Also New Brake Pads Fitted To O/Side Front Only.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,960 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All Brake Disks Show Corrosion. Also New Brake Pads Fitted To O/Side Front Only.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 82,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 73,616 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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S583 BFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S583 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S583 BFC registered?

S583 BFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S583 BFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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