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R718 HUP

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 HUP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,039 miles

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

advise o/s/f chassis corrodid advise general condition

Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,005 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

advise o/s/f chassis corrodid advise general condition

Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,717 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

advise o/s/f chassis corrodid

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,552 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 78,218 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm [on both edges]

offside front outer c/v boot starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,363 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,387 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake pipeing surface rott. brakes to be checked all round. exharst link pipes rotted. cv boots perishing. n/s/r sill rotted. seek dealer advice on all.

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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R718 HUP 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 53.8%.

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 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 R718 HUP, 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 R718 HUP registered?

R718 HUP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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