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R185 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,498 mi
Last recorded114,498 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 112,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 108,759 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 104,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 95,766 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/side rear tyre parrised outer wall

Pass 2 May 2009 92,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 92,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 88,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2008 88,890 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2007 82,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 82,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 73,675 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 73,675 miles

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

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

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

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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R185 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R185 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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R185 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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