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R38 EHG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 EHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,084 miles

Corrosion o/s front chassie leg

Drivers seat cushion slightly insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2008 90,812 miles

Corrosion o/s chassie leg

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Corrosion o/s chassie leg

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,315 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,835 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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R38 EHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R38 EHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R38 EHG registered?

R38 EHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R38 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 EHG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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