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R443 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,036 mi
Last recorded144,036 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 144,036 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 134,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 126,370 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage all around body work

exhaust centre pipe rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

under body of car very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2009 126,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage all around body work

exhaust centre pipe rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

under body of car very rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 112,009 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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R443 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R443 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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What year was R443 WBY registered?

R443 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R443 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 WBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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