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R255 RLJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,153 mi
Last recorded81,153 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 RLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Rear inner arch is rusty

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,153 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Rear inner arch is rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,199 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,567 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 RLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RLJ, 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 RLJ registered?

R255 RLJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R255 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 RLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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