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R303 LWO

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,585 miles

both inner archs rusted

both inner sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 24 Jun 2011 108,572 miles

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

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

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

both inner archs rusted

both inner sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,573 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear inner sills rusted

gresse around c.v boots

rear chassis rusted

rust under car

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,526 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

floors corroding

n/s & o/s/r chassis corroding

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2009 88,484 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

floors corroding

n/s & o/s/r chassis corroding

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,253 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rust under car

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,477 miles

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

surface rust under car

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,115 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wing mirror insurce

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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R303 LWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R303 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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What year was R303 LWO registered?

R303 LWO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R303 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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