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R649 WLL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 WLL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

front cross member has some surface rust

some under body surface rust

Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front cross member has some surface rust

some under body surface rust

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,518 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,575 miles

Both outer sills welded and undersealed. Offside front tyre inner edge worn. Offside front wishbone ball joint slight play.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,572 miles

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)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn. Offside front wishbone ball joint slight play.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,352 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,716 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r outer sill covered with body filler/sealants can not assess. o/s & n/s outer sills have been welded.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,716 miles

n/s/r outer sill covered with body filler/sealants can not assess. o/s & n/s outer sills have been welded.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,911 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,899 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,827 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,154 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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R649 WLL 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 57.1%.

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 R649 WLL, 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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R649 WLL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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