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R538 HUB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 HUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,712 miles

clutch is heavy

clutch is sliping badly

Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,711 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch is heavy

oil pressure switch weeping

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,429 miles

fuel filler pipe badly corroded and suspected of leaking

nearside door dented

slight oil leak from hose connected to top of steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight oil leak from rubber hose onto steering rack.

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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R538 HUB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R538 HUB, 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

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What year was R538 HUB registered?

R538 HUB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R538 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 HUB 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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