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R556 WGY

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 WGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,747 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 129,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 115,182 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 115,182 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,657 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre perishing 175/70/13

Pass 17 May 2012 93,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 91,096 miles

Oil leak

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 19 May 2010 88,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 83,898 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 81,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,669 miles

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

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

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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R556 WGY is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R556 WGY, 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 R556 WGY registered?

R556 WGY is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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