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S71 HFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,468 miles

brake pipe at nsr corroded

corrosion & repairs to both sides rear outer sills

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & floors

damage & corrosion to bodywork

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 113,356 miles

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

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

brake pipe at nsr corroded

corrosion & repairs to both sides rear outer sills

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & floors

damage & corrosion to bodywork

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,756 miles

knocking noise from nearside front ?

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

outer cv gaitors perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,672 miles

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

both sides rear outer sills corroded & repaired

corrosion to both rear closing sills

corrosion to front sections of exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

damage to bodywork

osr wheel arch corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2013 98,465 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear outer sills corroded & repaired

corrosion to both rear closing sills

corrosion to front sections of exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

damage to bodywork

osr wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

chip in windscreen

damage to offside front wing

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,561 miles

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

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

clutch very stiff

exhaust corroded in places

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,719 miles

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

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

corrosion & repairs to both rear outer sills

corrosion to some suspension components

nsf tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 60,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,882 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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S71 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S71 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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S71 HFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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