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S862 BDK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 BDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 165,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2012 165,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2011 159,805 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 159,805 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,974 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

nails in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre tread worn below limits on inner edge

rear seat belt checks not fully carried out due to child seats fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 153,974 miles

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjusting

nails in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre tread worn below limits on inner edge

rear seat belt checks not fully carried out due to child seats fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 148,448 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 148,438 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 142,445 miles

o/s/r shocker noise

Fail 31 Jul 2008 142,445 miles

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

o/s/r shocker noise

Pass 10 Jul 2007 129,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 120,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 111,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 111,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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S862 BDK 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 57.1%.

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 S862 BDK, 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 S862 BDK registered?

S862 BDK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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