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WJI 9553

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

125,699 mi
Last recorded125,699 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 9553
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 124,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 116,848 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 116,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2008 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,947 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 111,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake dipes corroding,front brake disc wear on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,444 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 87,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WJI 9553 is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 WJI 9553, 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 WJI 9553 registered?

WJI 9553 is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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