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S212 VAR

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 95,415 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,415 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,048 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2010 65,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,962 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on the outer edge.

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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S212 VAR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S212 VAR, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S212 VAR registered?

S212 VAR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S212 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 VAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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