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S256 KRS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 KRS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,799 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

some corrosion to chassis o/s and n/s

some corrosion to floor o/s and n/s

some corrosion to innerwing o/s/f

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,799 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

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

some corrosion to chassis o/s and n/s

some corrosion to floor o/s and n/s

some corrosion to innerwing o/s/f

Pass 15 May 2009 65,842 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 65,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear coil springs weak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 40,207 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S256 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S256 KRS, 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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S256 KRS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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