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R428 GVA

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 GVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 118,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,874 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 102,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis and underside of vehicle showing signs of corosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,942 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis and underside of vehicle showing signs of corosion

Fail 6 Oct 2010 102,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

offside outer sill has been repaired and covered up. The structure of the sill hasnt been affected with the repair

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear floor area slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 64,040 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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R428 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc 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 R428 GVA, 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 R428 GVA registered?

R428 GVA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R428 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 GVA 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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