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S240 DHO

1998 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 DHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 999,999 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

chassis generally badly corroded

corrosion on rear body sides but not causing a sharp edge

front propshaft worn

rear wheel bearings not checked

Fail 7 Feb 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

chassis generally badly corroded

corrosion on rear body sides but not causing a sharp edge

front propshaft worn

rear wheel bearings not checked

Pass 23 Feb 2017 999,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion on front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has surface corrosion

corrosion body work by fuel flap

corrosion by n/s/r wheel arch

front prop shaft worn

Fail 10 Feb 2017 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

corrosion by n/s/r wheel arch

front prop shaft worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front slight bind noted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion on front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has surface corrosion

corrosion body work by fuel flap

Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 110,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,888 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber casing deteriated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber casing deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,730 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,144 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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S240 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S240 DHO, 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 S240 DHO registered?

S240 DHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S240 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 DHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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