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R556 KKH

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,302 mi
Last recorded139,302 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 KKH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 139,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 134,139 miles

Both outer sills repaired Rust on both rear brake back plates Rust on most underside pannels Oil coated brake pipes Rear shockers replaced

Fail 22 Feb 2008 134,139 miles

Both outer sills repaired Rust on both rear brake back plates Rust on most underside pannels Oil coated brake pipes Rear shockers replaced

Offside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 134,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 116,489 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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R556 KKH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R556 KKH, 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 29 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 KKH registered?

R556 KKH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R556 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 KKH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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