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R63 HGN

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 HGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,575 miles

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

n/s/r sill very week

Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r sill very week

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,847 miles

both cv boots starting to perish

n/s/r sill starting to corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 109,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,800 miles

corrosion at both inner sills

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,690 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

damage to fuel hose under bonnet

general undervehicle surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2009 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

damage to fuel hose under bonnet

general undervehicle surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,485 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,485 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,638 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2006 83,904 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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R63 HGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R63 HGN, 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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R63 HGN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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