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R815 CWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,831 mi
Last recorded71,831 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,857 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,172 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 53,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,625 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,863 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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R815 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R815 CWL, 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 R815 CWL registered?

R815 CWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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