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R998 WLD

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 WLD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 146,310 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 100,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 92,101 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2007 76,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 76,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,322 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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R998 WLD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R998 WLD, 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 R998 WLD registered?

R998 WLD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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