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S980 BCB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 BCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,150 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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S980 BCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S980 BCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S980 BCB?

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What year was S980 BCB registered?

S980 BCB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S980 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 BCB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S980 BCB have outstanding finance?

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