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S238 FRR

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 FRR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,279 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure inner sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure chassis around mtg excess corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,583 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 119,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 108,832 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,859 miles

minor oil leak / n/s/f tyre wearing on edge / water in o/s/f indicator /

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,534 miles

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,753 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 34,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

nearside rear

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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S238 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S238 FRR, 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 S238 FRR registered?

S238 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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