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R491 WLH

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,238 mi
Last recorded83,238 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 WLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,359 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,182 miles

both wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 60,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,648 miles

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

Both front outer c/v boots perished

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Nearside front indicator secured with tape

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,141 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,411 miles

all four tyres starting to perish in the treads

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,044 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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R491 WLH is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R491 WLH, 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 R491 WLH registered?

R491 WLH is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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