MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel arches are corroded
catalyst and brackets corroded
front suspension is corroded
n/s/f brake pipe is corroded
n/s/r brake pipe to caliper is corroded
n/s/r front to rear brake pipe is corroded
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded
o/s/r brake pipe to caliper is corroded
o/s/r front to rear brake pipe is corroded
o/s/r sill is corroded
rear suspension is corroded
stone chip in zone a less than 10mm
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel arches are corroded
catalyst and brackets corroded
front suspension is corroded
n/s/f brake pipe is corroded
n/s/r brake pipe to caliper is corroded
n/s/r front to rear brake pipe is corroded
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded
o/s/r brake pipe to caliper is corroded
o/s/r front to rear brake pipe is corroded
o/s/r sill is corroded
rear suspension is corroded
stone chip in zone a less than 10mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S wiper blade worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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S480 VGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 S480 VGV, 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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S480 VGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.
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