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S71 BTX

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 BTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 154,825 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 154,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 148,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,569 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 142,569 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

O/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the outer wall of the tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 136,759 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

the nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the outer wall of the tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,813 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 129,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 124,158 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 124,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,938 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,418 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,665 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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S71 BTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S71 BTX, 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 S71 BTX registered?

S71 BTX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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