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R861 WLW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,896 mi
Last recorded43,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 WLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,765 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,695 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,597 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,889 miles

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

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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R861 WLW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R861 WLW, 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 R861 WLW registered?

R861 WLW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R861 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 WLW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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