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R384 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,613 mi
Last recorded192,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 192,613 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 192,335 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.near side door mirror glass missing 2.off side rear chassis rail becomming corroded 3.near side and off side rear sill backings becomming corroded

4.both outer sills becomming corroded 5.near side front tyre at leagal limites worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 186,700 miles

1. o/s front side light is dim. 2. n/s door mirror glass missing. 3. o/s front cv boot starting to perish. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside side.

5. Hand brake travel on limit. 6. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 186,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1. o/s front side light is dim. 2. n/s door mirror glass missing. 3. o/s front cv boot starting to perish. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside side.

5. Hand brake travel on limit. 6. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 177,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass missing

washers need adjusting

Fail 29 Oct 2010 177,975 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass missing

washers need adjusting

Pass 2 Nov 2009 174,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 174,635 miles

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

1.hand brake travel on limit 2.steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode 3.n/s & o/s outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion 4. front cv boots perrished

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 172,244 miles

1. n/s door mirror glass missing. 2. n/s rear tyre tread starting to bulge.

3. handbrake travel close to limit.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 172,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. n/s door mirror glass missing. 2. n/s rear tyre tread starting to bulge.

3. handbrake travel close to limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 155,702 miles

1.hand brake travel close to limit 2.rear steel brake pipes rusty 3.front cv boots perrished

Fail 29 Oct 2007 155,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.hand brake travel close to limit 2.rear steel brake pipes rusty 3.front cv boots perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 137,725 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 137,725 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R384 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R384 WBY, 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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R384 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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