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R158 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,213 mi
Last recorded83,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 27 May 2016 78,579 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 75,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,586 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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R158 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R158 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 R158 HUD registered?

R158 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R158 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 HUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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