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R591 WLS

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 WLS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,477 miles

4 leds on high level brake light n/w

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4 leds on high level brake light n/w

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,157 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,969 miles

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

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

center chassis rails weakened by jacking but not adversly affecting braking or steering

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,969 miles

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

center chassis rails weakened by jacking but not adversly affecting braking or steering

Fail 23 Dec 2005 63,658 miles

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

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

both sides have damage to chassis along floor but not seriously affecting strenght of structure.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 63,658 miles

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

both sides have damage to chassis along floor but not seriously affecting strenght of structure.

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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R591 WLS is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R591 WLS, 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 R591 WLS registered?

R591 WLS is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R591 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 WLS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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