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R648 WLU

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 98,814 miles

corrosion on rear of o/s and n/s sill panels

Pass 26 May 2015 92,636 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2015 92,496 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 86,273 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2014 86,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

tracking

Pass 29 May 2013 80,231 miles

Both front constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

Fail 29 May 2013 80,231 miles

Both front constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

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

Pass 30 May 2012 74,165 miles

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

both cvj boots perished

both ns and os rear sections of outer sills corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 74,165 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

both cvj boots perished

both ns and os rear sections of outer sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 64,970 miles

n/s/f tyre perished/ wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished/ wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,961 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly at joint after cat

Pass 18 May 2009 46,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,467 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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R648 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R648 WLU, 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 R648 WLU registered?

R648 WLU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R648 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 WLU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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