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R553 BHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,321 mi
Last recorded119,321 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 BHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,321 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 130,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 130,208 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,303 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,303 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,156 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,581 miles

General under body rust.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,809 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,149 miles

Front Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Gaiter split aswell (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Has gaiter split aswell (2.7.3)

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,149 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Gaiter split aswell (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Has gaiter split aswell (2.7.3)

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smear on screen advise replace asap

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,685 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,135 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,854 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,017 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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R553 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R553 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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R553 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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