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R354 WLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 119,002 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes to flexi starting to corrode

windscreen slightly scored n/s

Fail 26 May 2015 119,002 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes to flexi starting to corrode

windscreen slightly scored n/s

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,059 miles

NSR tyre has cracks on outer wall.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,059 miles

NSR tyre has cracks on outer wall.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,235 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded, but secure at the time of test.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 107,235 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded, but secure at the time of test.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,310 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2006 63,706 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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R354 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R354 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 R354 WLU registered?

R354 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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