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R901 HGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,475 miles

advise metal fuel filler neck pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 88,619 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 88,619 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2013 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s outersill starting to corrode

o/s reverse light out

Pass 16 May 2013 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s outersill starting to corrode

o/s reverse light out

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wing starting to corrode at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear outer sills starting to corrode at time of test

o/s wiperblade splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,886 miles

advise surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,556 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 67,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen damaged n/s front (stone chip) at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,267 miles

Oil leak

windscreen damaged n/s front (stone chip) at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,053 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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R901 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R901 HGU, 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 R901 HGU registered?

R901 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R901 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 HGU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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