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S254 RKW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 RKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 117,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 117,215 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split Both front (2.2.D.2d)

O/s/f wing corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,242 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheel arches corroded.O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 98,242 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheel arches corroded.O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,672 miles

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

O/s/r tyre treads low

Rear brake pipes cover in grease

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,716 miles

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

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 4 Jan 2012 53,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 150,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 150,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,978 miles

ADVISED. CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,016 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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S254 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S254 RKW, 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 S254 RKW registered?

S254 RKW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S254 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 RKW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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