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R462 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,726 mi
Last recorded104,726 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,726 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion in offside front & rear wheel arches-but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,763 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)

slight corrosion in offside front & rear wheel arches-but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,721 miles

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

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

front and rear shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

rear registration plate deteriorating around the digits but still legible

Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

rear registration plate deteriorating around the digits but still legible

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,068 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)

front and rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers perished and split

rear registration plate deteriorating around the digits but still legible

Pass 17 Nov 2005 75,781 miles

front and rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers split and perished

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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R462 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R462 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 R462 WBY registered?

R462 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R462 WBY safe to buy?

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