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R152 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,937 mi
Last recorded65,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,937 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' pendants from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,576 miles

corr on both front to rear brake pipes

corr to both rear inside sills

Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,576 miles

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

corr on both front to rear brake pipes

corr to both rear inside sills

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,647 miles

rear shockers soft, bouncy

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,647 miles

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

rear shockers soft, bouncy

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,061 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,061 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,042 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rope wraped around offside front drive shaft

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,014 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,809 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,371 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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R152 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R152 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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R152 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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