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S61 HFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 131,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front passanger seatbelt limited inspection due to chidseat fitted

fuel tank kneck bracket broken

inner arches etc dirty and wet limited inspection

n/s wiperblade deteriorating

o/s floor weak corroded

o/s outer sill weak corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r arch has bubbles of corrosion

o/s/r arch has bubbles of corrsion

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,239 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 84,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,465 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 73,679 miles

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

clutch pedal stiff

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,352 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends.

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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S61 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red 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 S61 HFC, 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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S61 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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