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R322 LWY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,156 mi
Last recorded90,156 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 LWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,773 miles

slight fuel leak at rear

both outer sills weak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,302 miles

rear wiper blade worn

split in near side front tyre side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2014 76,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade worn

split in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,892 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,174 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 60,174 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,309 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,709 miles

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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R322 LWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R322 LWY, 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 R322 LWY registered?

R322 LWY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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