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R299 LWO

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 LWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking rear brake pipe busrt rolling road (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,667 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,524 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion around both rear seat belt mount areas but not obviously weakened

Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion around both rear seat belt mount areas but not obviously weakened

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,502 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,168 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 58,555 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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R299 LWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R299 LWO, 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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R299 LWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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