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R178 HFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,015 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 94,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,687 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,687 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,305 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,584 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 72,957 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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R178 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R178 HFF, 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 R178 HFF registered?

R178 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R178 HFF safe to buy?

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