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R470 WBY

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,655 mi
Last recorded59,655 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 WBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,655 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,655 miles

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

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

both rear tyre cracked and need replacing

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,369 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both front wheel bearings feel slightly rough ok atime of test

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2008 45,308 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both front wheel bearings feel slightly rough ok atime of test

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,350 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,936 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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R470 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black 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 R470 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 R470 WBY registered?

R470 WBY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R470 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 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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