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R344 WLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,347 mi
Last recorded119,347 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective catlic converter mount (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant over flow bottle missing

pipes at front of vehicle front of radiator damp in oil

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective catlic converter mount (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant over flow bottle missing

pipes at front of vehicle front of radiator damp in oil

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,549 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar bushes cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f tyres low (4.1.E.1)

power steering fluid low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar bushes cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f tyres low (4.1.E.1)

power steering fluid low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,568 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,719 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,350 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,495 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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R344 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R344 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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R344 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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