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R56 NES

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 NES
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front flexi and metal brake pipes corroded

cracking forming on both rear tyres

front brake and fuel lines rusty

front discs in poor condition

front tyres getting low

noise from offside front and nearside rear brake

rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

rear side lights slightly dim

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,129 miles

all three wipers torn

front c.v. boots starting to crack

Fail 15 Jan 2008 79,129 miles

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

all three wipers torn

front c.v. boots starting to crack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,301 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,692 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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R56 NES is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R56 NES, 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 R56 NES registered?

R56 NES is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R56 NES safe to buy?

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