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R380 HGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,665 mi
Last recorded47,665 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,967 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 40,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the tread pattern

Pass 8 May 2010 40,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 40,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 39,804 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 38,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 10 May 2007 37,538 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 36,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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R380 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R380 HGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R380 HGU?

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What year was R380 HGU registered?

R380 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R380 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 HGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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