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S826 BAF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 BAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,893 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,710 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,700 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 65,297 miles

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

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

both ns and os outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,297 miles

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

both ns and os outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,913 miles

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

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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S826 BAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S826 BAF, 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 S826 BAF registered?

S826 BAF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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