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S651 VCS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 VCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2013 93,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,420 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 83,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 83,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

under body of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,149 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 66,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,729 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,488 miles

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

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

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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S651 VCS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S651 VCS, 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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S651 VCS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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