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R542 HUB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,170 mi
Last recorded194,170 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 HUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 194,170 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS DRY AND CRACKING

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 188,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 182,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 170,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 156,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 154,361 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 154,361 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)

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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R542 HUB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R542 HUB, 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

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What year was R542 HUB registered?

R542 HUB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R542 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 HUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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