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R326 WLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,698 mi
Last recorded71,698 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge.no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge.no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,172 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,625 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,625 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,625 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 30,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 29,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 28,211 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall/tread cracked.

Pass 19 May 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,649 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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R326 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R326 WLU, 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 R326 WLU registered?

R326 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R326 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 WLU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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