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R552 HHR

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 HHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear corrosion in the backing sill

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in the front crossmember

corrosion in the r/n/s floor pan

rear chassis is corroded

the sump pan is corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,110 miles

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

corrosion in the front crossmember

corrosion in the front floor pan

corrosion in the rear chassis legs

corrosion in the rear flan pan

Fail 27 Jun 2016 116,101 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion in the front crossmember

corrosion in the front floor pan

corrosion in the rear chassis legs

corrosion in the rear flan pan

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,391 miles

front cross member rusty

n/s/rear sill curroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 115,383 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front cross member rusty

n/s/rear sill curroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 114,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,703 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to the vehicle

corrosion in the front crossmember

corrosion in the rear backing sills

the fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,909 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 111,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,265 miles

Bolt missing from front of engine steady crossmember

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR tyre ON legal limit

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Strong smell of fuel near filler pipes, no sign of leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 109,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Bolt missing from front of engine steady crossmember

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR tyre ON legal limit

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Strong smell of fuel near filler pipes, no sign of leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,974 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 105,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine mount worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

front crossmember corroded

slight damage to f/n/s tyre wall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,365 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,362 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2007 90,765 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills corroded

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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R552 HHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R552 HHR, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R552 HHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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