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R255 BHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 BHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,710 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,127 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,626 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,195 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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R255 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R255 BHJ, 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 R255 BHJ registered?

R255 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R255 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 BHJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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