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R263 WLR

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,832 mi
Last recorded90,832 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 WLR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,832 miles

timing chain worn & noisy

Fail 20 Feb 2015 90,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,361 miles

Nearside bottom ball joint dust cover slight split

Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside bottom ball joint dust cover slight split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,077 miles

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split just passable

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded just passable

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,662 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,662 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 74,066 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,347 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,347 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 63,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail in near side front tyre.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 48,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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R263 WLR is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R263 WLR, 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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R263 WLR is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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