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S232 NSO

1998 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 NSO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 150,904 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 150,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 142,956 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 142,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,568 miles

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 135,568 miles

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

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

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

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 132,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 132,635 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 127,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 127,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S232 NSO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S232 NSO, 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

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What year was S232 NSO registered?

S232 NSO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S232 NSO safe to buy?

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