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R38 HDU

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 HDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,913 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,043 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on sills and wheelarches

Pass 2 May 2012 74,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,563 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,560 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 57,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,636 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 HDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R38 HDU, 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 R38 HDU registered?

R38 HDU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R38 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 HDU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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