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R345 WLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,106 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,584 miles

Could not assess sill as it has been covered

Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,580 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion is on the sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 75,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 73,184 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 73,184 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 70,125 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 70,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 67,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 61,107 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,411 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 53,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 53,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 49,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,672 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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R345 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 R345 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R345 WLU?

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What year was R345 WLU registered?

R345 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R345 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 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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