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S874 BVL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,856 mi
Last recorded60,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 BVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,826 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery loose in the bracket but is secure

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2012 56,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,840 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode.o/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,547 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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S874 BVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S874 BVL, 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 S874 BVL registered?

S874 BVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S874 BVL safe to buy?

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