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R388 FGX

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FGX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outerssill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,458 miles

both outer sills repaird

Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear outer sill heavily welded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear outer sill area corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,531 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,531 miles

surface corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,319 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,734 miles

small cracks in both cv gaiters

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,434 miles

both front c.v gaiters cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,191 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 51,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on limit (edges worn).

offside rear tyre edges getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,884 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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R388 FGX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R388 FGX, 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 R388 FGX registered?

R388 FGX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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