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R223 WLK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,361 mi
Last recorded102,361 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,361 miles

both front to rear brake pipes in very poor condition require very early attenion

nearside front wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,268 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes in very poor condition require very early attenion

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole and corrosion to os sill

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,196 miles

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

small hole o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear centre lap belt not present.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes at rear covered with paint.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 77,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes at rear covered with paint.

Pass 2 May 2006 39,157 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

unable to make full assesment of the brake components through the wheels due to wheel trims fitted

unable to see wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

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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R223 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R223 WLK, 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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R223 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R223 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 WLK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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