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R561 JWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,206 mi
Last recorded154,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 154,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,899 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 145,899 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,446 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

dip stick missing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 138,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

dip stick missing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,199 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 131,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,019 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 131,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 127,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre has been run flat at some point

Fail 16 May 2014 127,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre has been run flat at some point

Pass 17 May 2013 118,798 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 118,798 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 112,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 112,816 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 106,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 99,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 94,254 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both offside tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2008 88,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,455 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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R561 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R561 JWL, 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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R561 JWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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