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R680 WLK

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 WLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 138,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,621 miles

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres aged + cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,665 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,241 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,699 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,777 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 130,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 129,717 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 129,717 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 128,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 128,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 119,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 108,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,697 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 99,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,400 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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R680 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R680 WLK, 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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R680 WLK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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