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R215 HFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,005 mi
Last recorded43,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 38,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 36,766 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,664 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 30,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2006 28,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 28,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R215 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R215 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 R215 HFF registered?

R215 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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