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R254 NTN

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 NTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front cross member corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,352 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded and generally in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and generally in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,273 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and generally in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,812 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,120 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,978 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,887 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,733 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,851 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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R254 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R254 NTN, 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 R254 NTN registered?

R254 NTN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R254 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 NTN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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