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R244 WLK

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2019 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and not welded under neath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 135,403 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,344 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Offside REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,074 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,961 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,890 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades damaged

right hand front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,629 miles

first signs of corrosion developing rear sills

rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

first signs of corrosion developing rear sills

rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,752 miles

1,Offside front tyre worn ON LIMIT at inner edge. †2,Offside rear tyre worn ON LIMIT. †3,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment(front tyres wearing at inner edges).

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

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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R244 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R244 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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R244 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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