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R149 WLP

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,262 mi
Last recorded119,262 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 WLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 119,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 119,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 117,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 117,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,539 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 115,539 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 112,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 107,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,112 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,966 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,797 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,797 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,093 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 90,038 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

ALTERNATOR BELT IS CRACKING

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH IS LEAKING

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS DAMAGED AND CORRODED AND LEAKING BADLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS 2.5 MM †NEEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,472 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS NO FREE PLAY MOVEMENT CLUTCH REQUIRES ADJUSTING

ENGINE OIL SUMP BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL †RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF SUMP PAN URGENTLY

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

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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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R149 WLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R149 WLP, 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 R149 WLP registered?

R149 WLP is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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