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R585 BHJ

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 BHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 72,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 66,754 miles

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 20 May 2010 63,832 miles

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

bodywork has dents and scratches

both rear tyres has cracks , over 10yrs old need changing A.S.P

nearside rear lamp lense has damage

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,967 miles

N/S/F Headlight chipped

N/S/R Light unit cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,967 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

N/S/F Headlight chipped

N/S/R Light unit cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,884 miles

Front and rear number plates cracked

N/S/F Headlight chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,884 miles

Front and rear number plates cracked

N/S/F Headlight chipped

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both front outer drive shaft boots perished

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,824 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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R585 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R585 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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What year was R585 BHJ registered?

R585 BHJ is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R585 BHJ safe to buy?

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