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R390 HFF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,453 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 112,269 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,513 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 106,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 98,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,737 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,983 miles

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

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,838 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,911 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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R390 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R390 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 R390 HFF registered?

R390 HFF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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