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R931 HFS

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,280 mi
Last recorded107,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 HFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2011 107,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 107,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 99,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,457 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 62,800 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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R931 HFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R931 HFS, 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 R931 HFS registered?

R931 HFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R931 HFS safe to buy?

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