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R587 WGX

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 WGX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 146,567 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f seatbelt does not retract fully but enough to secure passenger in seat

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/s/f shock weeping

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,567 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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f seatbelt does not retract fully but enough to secure passenger in seat

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/s/f shock weeping

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 139,977 miles

osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge +screw in tread

Fail 11 Jun 2011 139,977 miles

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

osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge +screw in tread

Pass 27 May 2010 131,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 120,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 110,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 110,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 98,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 87,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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R587 WGX is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R587 WGX, 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 R587 WGX registered?

R587 WGX is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R587 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 WGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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