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R31 HDU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,358 mi
Last recorded134,358 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 HDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 134,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 122,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 122,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,065 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 93,705 miles

shoulder wear on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 78,113 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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R31 HDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R31 HDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R31 HDU?

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What year was R31 HDU registered?

R31 HDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R31 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 HDU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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