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R138 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,076 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 106,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 94,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,851 miles

two rear child seats fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,851 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

two rear child seats fitted.

Pass 29 May 2009 83,116 miles

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak possible sump seal failure

Fail 14 Jun 2008 79,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak possible sump seal failure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades need changing

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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R138 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R138 HUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R138 HUD registered?

R138 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R138 HUD safe to buy?

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