Nissan Almera GX (1998)
1998 Nissan Almera GX
CarHunch is tracking 106 1998 Nissan Almera GX vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1998 Nissan Almera GX is a genuinely poor performer at MOT, with a first-time pass rate of just 60% against the UK average of 80%—that's a significant reliability red flag for a car now over 25 years old. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 106 vehicles analysed, which is the only bright spot here.
At an average mileage of 67,183 miles, these cars are relatively well-preserved for their age, yet they're still failing MOT at twice the rate you'd expect. The near-zero failure and advisory counts suggest these aren't catastrophic mechanical problems but rather accumulated wear items like lights, wipers, and emissions equipment that accumulate on older Japanese cars. Have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust, exhaust systems, and electrical gremlins before committing to one.
We have 106 1998 Nissan Almera GX vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Nissan Almera GX
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 105 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
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