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S251 FJO

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,513 mi
Last recorded125,513 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,296 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 119,296 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,586 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,897 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,945 miles

fornt crossmember is corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 91,944 miles

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

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

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

fornt crossmember is corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 71,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 60,354 miles

nail in offside front tyre - may not be punctured

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm and has a nail in it - may not be punctured

offside rear tyre starting to "tread step"

slight dampness to offside rear shock absorber

slight dampness to oil pressure switch - possibly weaping oil

surface corrosion present to front cross member

Pass 13 Aug 2005 52,869 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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S251 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S251 FJO, 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 S251 FJO registered?

S251 FJO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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