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R441 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 152,552 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corosion to exhaust at front

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

engine oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

number plate lights dim

some binding to front wheels when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 29 Dec 2010 152,552 miles

corosion to exhaust at front

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

engine oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

number plate lights dim

some binding to front wheels when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 29 Dec 2009 144,237 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

engine oil leak

slight binding to front wheels when turning noise when turning possable back plates touching discs

temporary fuel cap fitted [ tightening type ]

Fail 29 Dec 2009 144,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

engine oil leak

slight binding to front wheels when turning noise when turning possable back plates touching discs

temporary fuel cap fitted [ tightening type ]

Pass 24 Dec 2008 134,090 miles

Brake fluid below maximum.

Engine oil leak possible sump and oil pressure switch.

N/S rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight front brake bind.

Fail 24 Dec 2008 134,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake fluid below maximum.

Engine oil leak possible sump and oil pressure switch.

N/S rear brake pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight front brake bind.

Fail 29 Dec 2007 122,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front back plate rubs

slight imbalance front brakes

sump corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2007 122,771 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front back plate rubs

slight imbalance front brakes

sump corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2006 112,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

expansion tank insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2006 112,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

expansion tank insecure

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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R441 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R441 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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R441 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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