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R181 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 110,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body under sealed

under suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,557 miles

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,557 miles

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

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,278 miles

Both front doors and vehicle underside components corroded

Vehicle heavily wax oyled under body

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,110 miles

Drivers door corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody heavily treated with wax oyl

Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,104 miles

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

Drivers door corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody heavily treated with wax oyl

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,212 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,311 miles

corrosion to underside sills brake pipes & flexi ferrules

cv boots perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 103,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside sills brake pipes & flexi ferrules

cv boots perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,497 miles

o/s/f seat belt twisted

slight corrossion to o/s/f chassis

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

slight corrossion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,033 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,632 miles

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

O/S/F CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 98,631 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S/F CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,635 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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R181 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R181 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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R181 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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