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R128 HGK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 HGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 66,443 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,607 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,128 miles

o/s/r inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,472 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,472 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,041 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2008 53,041 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,519 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,514 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,171 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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R128 HGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R128 HGK, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R128 HGK registered?

R128 HGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R128 HGK safe to buy?

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