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R932 HOB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 HOB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 150,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 150,232 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

accident damage front and rear

high level stop lamp not working

offside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 143,194 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake hose is loose ( locking tab is missing )

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not to ply or cords.

n/s/r seat belt is caught in its runner and can not be tested

o/s/f indicator lamp unit is cracked.

rear brakes are possibly low as scrapping noise when appyling the brakes

rev counter needle is showing incorrect revs.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 131,232 miles

interior mirror missing

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 131,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

interior mirror missing

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 116,001 miles

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 116,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,439 miles

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

both rear outer sills repaired

interior mirror broken

Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

both rear outer sills repaired

interior mirror broken

Fail 12 Jan 2010 97,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

high level brake light not working

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,014 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 87,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,137 miles

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

both outer sill rear end starting to rust

Pass 17 Oct 2005 68,881 miles

N/S front windscreen wiper blade is split

Fail 17 Oct 2005 68,881 miles

N/S front windscreen wiper blade is split

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

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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R932 HOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R932 HOB, 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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R932 HOB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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