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R389 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

rear side/side brake pipe corroded, sills corroded, eng. sump corroded- leaks, front brake pads low.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear side/side brake pipe corroded, sills corroded, eng. sump corroded- leaks, front brake pads low.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all coil springs rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,544 miles

all coil springs rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,132 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes getting rusty

getting rusty underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,959 miles

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)

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,175 miles

Front & rear number plate starting to blacken - backing coming away, due to water ingress

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,131 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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R389 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R389 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R389 WBY registered?

R389 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R389 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 WBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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