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S808 BSC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,393 mi
Last recorded115,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 BSC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 115,393 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking.

nearside and offside chassis repair.

nearside rear brake pipe around fuel tank corroding.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 115,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine sump corroded and leaking.

nearside and offside chassis repair.

nearside rear brake pipe around fuel tank corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 109,106 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 109,097 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s sill damaged and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,326 miles

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

n/s/sill badly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2005 82,374 miles

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

nearside sill damaged (dented)

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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S808 BSC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S808 BSC, 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 S808 BSC registered?

S808 BSC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S808 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 BSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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