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R458 WLX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 WLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,242 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,147 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,506 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,054 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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R458 WLX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R458 WLX, 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 R458 WLX registered?

R458 WLX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R458 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 WLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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