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R157 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 52,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,062 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,062 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,243 miles

o/s/reartyre wearing badly on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 29,855 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise to change offside rear tyre.badly perished

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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R157 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R157 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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What year was R157 HUD registered?

R157 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R157 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 HUD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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