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R43 HDM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,166 mi
Last recorded45,166 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 HDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,166 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Fail 8 Sep 2017 45,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion - under radiator - rear inner sills

near side rear outer sill corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,864 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 40,864 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion - front crossmember - rear inner sills - rear outer sills repairs off side rear covered with sealer

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,797 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sills repaired possible filler used undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,797 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sills repaired possible filler used undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,955 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Front pads slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,955 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Front pads slightly worn

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,755 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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R43 HDM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R43 HDM, 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 R43 HDM registered?

R43 HDM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R43 HDM safe to buy?

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