MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches, not causing jagged edges
off side rear tyre slightly out of round
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches, not causing jagged edges
off side rear tyre slightly out of round
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Surface corossion around both rear wheel arches
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corossion around both rear wheel arches
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nsf head light chiped
nsr outer sill rusty
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nsf head light chiped
nsr outer sill rusty
nearside head light stone chipped
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 WJB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R388 WJB, 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 R388 WJB registered?
R388 WJB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 July 1998.
Is R388 WJB safe to buy?
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