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R280 HFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,872 miles

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

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

check tracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s across beam (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear child seat fitted

suspension and floor components rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s across beam (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear child seat fitted

suspension and floor components rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 90,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,263 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,759 miles

all four tyres have side walls cracking,front are the worst.

offside and near front strut dust boots split.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,162 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 78,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,569 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,115 miles

n/s rear sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 66,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,343 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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R280 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R280 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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R280 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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