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S735 BVO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,067 mi
Last recorded110,067 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 BVO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,067 miles

6 point harness fitted

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

abs system removed.

roll cage fitted.

srs lamp does not illuminate.

underside fully undertrayed for rally purposes

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,895 miles

6 point harnesses fitted.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

abs system fully removed for rally purposes

roll cage fitted

underside fully undertrayed for rally purposes impairing full inspection of some components.

vehicle modified for rally purpose.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,775 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Vehicle modified for rally purposes.

abs system fully removed for rally purposes

Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,367 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components, and full under guard fitted for rally purposes

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc.waxoyled. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

abs removed, and seats. 6 point harness fitted for rally purposes

vehicle heavily modified for rally competition purposes

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,482 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

underside painted

vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,442 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 93,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has been heavily Undersealed.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,883 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,022 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,331 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,506 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 79,506 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,841 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S735 BVO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S735 BVO, 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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S735 BVO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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