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R942 HFS

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,158 miles

near side rear outer sill has corrosion

off side rear wheel bearing is slighty noisy

Fail 25 Nov 2008 100,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side rear outer sill has corrosion

off side rear wheel bearing is slighty noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,560 miles

nsr metal pipe has a sharp bend but not leaking and not affecting performance

Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,755 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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R942 HFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R942 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 R942 HFS registered?

R942 HFS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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