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R550 WLE

1998 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 WLE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,787 miles

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

o/s rear has child seat fitted,oil leak,both front discs slightly worn,both rear tyre starting to crack,both outer sill has bodyfiller and undersealant

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,065 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 97,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,486 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 92,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small chip in front no plate

sump rusting

Fail 16 May 2007 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front pads 50% left

small chips in front no plate

Pass 16 May 2007 80,562 miles

front pads 50% left

small chips in front no plate

Pass 24 May 2006 72,377 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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R550 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R550 WLE, 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 R550 WLE registered?

R550 WLE is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R550 WLE safe to buy?

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