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R609 HFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,454 mi
Last recorded87,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 HFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,454 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTTER SILL (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTTER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,213 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover gaitor deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover gaitor deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,501 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 77,629 miles

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

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

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

Sump is corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,370 miles

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

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,370 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,292 miles

both wiper blades slightly split atboth ends.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 56,774 miles

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

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

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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R609 HFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R609 HFM, 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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R609 HFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R609 HFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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