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S252 OPX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,444 mi
Last recorded69,444 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 OPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 68,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle up to 50% on partial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,568 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 67,568 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,612 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

extensive underside corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,537 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis members and floor corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 62,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis members and floor corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis members and floor pans corroded

front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all inner wheel arches and suspension turrets corroded

chassis and floor corroded

exhaust system corroded

front sub-frame corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

front brake imbalance 26%

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis members corroded

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded.

front and rear inner wheel arch areas corroded.

nearside front brake rubbing slightly.

nearside rear outer sill corroded.

nearside rear tyre perished.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear inner sills and chassis members corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,331 miles

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

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

rear inner sills and chassis members corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,159 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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S252 OPX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S252 OPX, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S252 OPX registered?

S252 OPX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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