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R464 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010

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

this car has had an accident to the front end and has been badly repaired but has nothing to do with mot concern

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,979 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 104,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,039 miles

Battery insecure

n.s. front chassis damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2008 90,039 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s. front chassis damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,616 miles

Battery insecure

expansion tank insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,616 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

expansion tank insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2006 75,893 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R464 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R464 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 R464 WBY registered?

R464 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R464 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 WBY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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