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R639 WLF

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 WLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 167,462 miles

Oil leak

Rear inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2016 167,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 156,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Scratch marks in front screen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,629 miles

both outer sills have some corrosion

major oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills have some corrosion

major oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 132,237 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 132,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,940 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,128 miles

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

Offside front brake caliper has a damp patch around the hose but is not leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,128 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake caliper has a damp patch around the hose but is not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,111 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front c v boots perished

n/s/f/ shock has a misting of oil

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,709 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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R639 WLF is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R639 WLF, 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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R639 WLF is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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