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R556 HHB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,740 mi
Last recorded198,740 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 HHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 198,740 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2006 198,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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R556 HHB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R556 HHB, 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 R556 HHB registered?

R556 HHB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R556 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 HHB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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