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R242 WLK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 55,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,733 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,150 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,381 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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R242 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R242 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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What year was R242 WLK registered?

R242 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R242 WLK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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