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R238 GWW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,395 mi
Last recorded49,395 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 GWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,395 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front crossmember corroded and holed.

N/S/F Tyre sidewall cut

Rear jacking points corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2009 48,782 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Front crossmember corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,986 miles

catalyst mounting corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,299 miles

corrosion starting on both rear siles

exhoust heavelay corroded

frount discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,333 miles

exhoust corroded

slight seep offside outer c/v boot

Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,333 miles

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

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

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

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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R238 GWW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R238 GWW, 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 R238 GWW registered?

R238 GWW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R238 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 GWW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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