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S250 FRR

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 FRR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 133,416 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underside body and components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 133,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underside body and components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply/cords

light misting of oil around sump/sump corroded

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,483 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked and wearing on edges

sump slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked and wearing on edges

sump slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,569 miles

Battery insecure

Front Disc Slightly Pitted

N.S.F Wiper Split But Cleans Screen

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,569 miles

Battery insecure

Front Disc Slightly Pitted

N.S.F Wiper Split But Cleans Screen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,700 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,700 miles

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

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

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

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

near-side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,802 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,098 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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S250 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S250 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 S250 FRR registered?

S250 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S250 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 FRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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