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R558 UHN

1998 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 UHN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 77,867 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,875 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,630 miles

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

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

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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R558 UHN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R558 UHN, 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 R558 UHN registered?

R558 UHN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R558 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 UHN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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