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R297 WCS

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 WCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 116,451 miles

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

front and rear both near and offside suspension mounting area's are corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2013 116,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear both near and offside suspension mounting area's are corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,893 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,289 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,768 miles

FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING BADLY. SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,768 miles

FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING BADLY. SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,921 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake binding slightly.

oil leak at sump.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,161 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

sump leaking oil - corroded.

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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R297 WCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R297 WCS, 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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R297 WCS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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