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S229 RBV

1999 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,299 mi
Last recorded50,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 RBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,299 miles

osr tyre side wall perishing/damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both outer cv boots perishing

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

nsr tyre worn close to wear indicators/perishing and side wall damaged

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear recommend attention

slight corrosion os lower sill by seat belt mount/slight corrosion by rear spring mounts

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both outer cv boots perishing

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

nsr tyre worn close to wear indicators/perishing and side wall damaged

os front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear recommend attention

osr tyre side wall perishing/damaged

slight corrosion os lower sill by seat belt mount/slight corrosion by rear spring mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,576 miles

Both Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates

Slight Corrosion Rear Chassis Rails

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,509 miles

Both Rear Tyre Walls Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Edges

O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Sill Lips

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,352 miles

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

both front outer CV boots perishing

slight corrosion rear lower sills/drop plates

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,123 miles

slight corrosion rear lower sills & drop plates

windscreen washers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2010 34,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion rear lower sills & drop plates

windscreen washers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,719 miles

o/s/r sill drop plate corroding

slight wall damage n/s/f tyre; rear tyres perishing slightly

windscreen wipers smearing/washer aim poor

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,604 miles

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

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

both rear sill drop plates corroding.

both rear tyres perishing.

n/s/front tyre wall slight damage.

steering rack mounts seem soft.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,216 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,858 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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S229 RBV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S229 RBV, 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.

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S229 RBV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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