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R203 WDV

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,452 mi
Last recorded105,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 WDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,452 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,452 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 86,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front vallance corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,917 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD LOW INSIDE EDGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM TREAD

Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD LOW INSIDE EDGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM TREAD

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,273 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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R203 WDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R203 WDV, 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 R203 WDV registered?

R203 WDV is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R203 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 WDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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