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R38 HKG

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,609 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,115 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 74,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 69,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 61,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,954 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 HKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKG, 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 R38 HKG?

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What year was R38 HKG registered?

R38 HKG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R38 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 HKG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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