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S540 OBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 70,342 miles

Nearside front tyre has a slight bulge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,298 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,780 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 55,772 miles

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

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

Advise n/side rear wheel has very slight brake binding. advise to get checked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,341 miles

Advise o/side front tyre worn on inside edge. advise to replace.

advise n/side rear tyre is wearing on inside edge. advise to keep an eye on it & replace when ness

Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 40,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,309 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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S540 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S540 OBW, 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 S540 OBW registered?

S540 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S540 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 OBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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