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S590 BNV

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

offside sill corroded and thin

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,830 miles

Corrosion to both sills and all four wheel arches

Corrosion to front and offside rear inner wheel arches

Damage to front ofvehicle

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2012 78,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Corrosion to both sills and all four wheel arches

Corrosion to front and offside rear inner wheel arches

Damage to front ofvehicle

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,842 miles

all four coil springs very rusty

both outer cv boots cracking

sills have repair patches but are solid

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,793 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,793 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,786 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 54,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S590 BNV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S590 BNV, 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 S590 BNV registered?

S590 BNV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S590 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S590 BNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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