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R352 MGA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 MGA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,722 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,455 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leaks from both the engine and the gearbox areas.Corrosion forming on underside of bodywork and suspension.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,145 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,686 miles

Corosion on off side rear outer sill panels

Cracking on outer side wall of off side rear tyre advise inspection with tyre removed

Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corosion on off side rear outer sill panels

Cracking on outer side wall of off side rear tyre advise inspection with tyre removed

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,409 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge.offside rear tyre low tread on inside.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,636 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,636 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,604 miles

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

corosion starting on off side lower sill panel within same area as failure item on near side

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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R352 MGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R352 MGA, 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 R352 MGA registered?

R352 MGA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R352 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 MGA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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