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R214 WLW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 WLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,573 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,573 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,524 miles

off side front tyre bald on edge close to limt

outer sills rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,629 miles

rear exhaust box joint rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,473 miles

engine oil leak

front c.v boots have slight grease on them but no hole and boots sercure

off side front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,322 miles

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,878 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,527 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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R214 WLW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R214 WLW, 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 R214 WLW registered?

R214 WLW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R214 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 WLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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