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R852 WLC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 WLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,336 miles

offside and nearside rear sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 123,314 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,725 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 18 Feb 2011 96,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,665 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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R852 WLC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R852 WLC, 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 R852 WLC registered?

R852 WLC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R852 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 WLC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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