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R499 WRB

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 WRB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,836 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,148 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,148 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,261 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wheel arch offside rear rusting

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,859 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,057 miles

general weakness and corrosion in various places

Fail 31 May 2008 82,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 82,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,872 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 79,872 miles

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

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

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

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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R499 WRB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R499 WRB, 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

How do I check the history of R499 WRB?

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What year was R499 WRB registered?

R499 WRB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R499 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 WRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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