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S272 CHO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,318 mi
Last recorded100,318 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 100,318 miles

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED EXHAUST LEAK

Fail 20 May 2016 100,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,445 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear underside suspention componets corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades smeery

offside wiper blade split

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2015 90,397 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear underside suspention componets corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades smeery

offside wiper blade split

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,254 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 75,254 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,836 miles

middle - rear exhaust connection getting very corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,836 miles

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

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

middle - rear exhaust connection getting very corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,498 miles

offside front headlamp glass chipped

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

offside front headlamp glass chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,977 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,611 miles

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

O/S head lamp has stone chip in glass

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,667 miles

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

stone chip in osf headlamp lens "not affecting beam patern "

Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,667 miles

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

stone chip in osf headlamp lens "not affecting beam patern "

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 29,344 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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S272 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S272 CHO, 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 S272 CHO registered?

S272 CHO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S272 CHO safe to buy?

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