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R169 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 83,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

wiring from headlamps poor repair

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

mainbeam light on dash illuminating when dipped beam is on only

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,145 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 66,937 miles

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

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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R169 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 60%.

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 R169 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 R169 HUD registered?

R169 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R169 HUD safe to buy?

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