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S189 FRO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 FRO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 74,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,477 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 67,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,477 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,782 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 63,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 41,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,778 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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S189 FRO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S189 FRO, 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 S189 FRO registered?

S189 FRO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S189 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 FRO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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