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R393 HUD

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,782 mi
Last recorded155,782 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 155,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 155,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,680 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,691 miles

Engine leaking oil from the sump area

Tachometer faulty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 136,691 miles

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

Engine leaking oil from the sump area

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Tachometer faulty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 130,946 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit (185/70/14 H)

Engine leaking oil from sump gasket area

Engine oil on minimum

Front crossmember corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 130,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres close to the legal limit (185/70/14 H)

Engine leaking oil from sump gasket area

Engine oil on minimum

Front crossmember corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,155 miles

adv both front tyres on 2m bar

adv osr tyre on 2m

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 122,986 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

adv both front tyres on 2m bar

adv osr tyre on 2m

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,345 miles

engine sump badly rusted

o/s/r steal brake pipe showing corrosion into flexible

Fail 13 Mar 2008 101,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

engine sump badly rusted

o/s/r steal brake pipe showing corrosion into flexible

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,874 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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R393 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R393 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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What year was R393 HUD registered?

R393 HUD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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