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R478 WOA

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,281 mi
Last recorded69,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 WOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,193 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 61,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 61,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 60,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 57,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 57,341 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R478 WOA is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R478 WOA, 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 R478 WOA registered?

R478 WOA is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R478 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 WOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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