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R855 HKN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 HKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,979 miles

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general corrosion

o/s/r coil spring requires attention

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,752 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

slight corrosion both w/arches

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,473 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 46,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,577 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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R855 HKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R855 HKN, 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 R855 HKN registered?

R855 HKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R855 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 HKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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