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R148 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,468 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 51,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,088 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 48,947 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,644 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,373 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,370 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,690 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,257 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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R148 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R148 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.

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R148 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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