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S715 OFV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,041 mi
Last recorded149,041 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 OFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 149,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre rear seat belt slightly frayed

corrosion breaking out to front crossmember,osf chassis and osr floor pan

nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

osf power steering component weeping

osr outer and nsr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage front number plate

Pass 25 May 2010 146,102 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 142,074 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 142,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 129,903 miles

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

advise under body corrosion .advise damage to rear

Pass 14 May 2007 112,818 miles

advise general under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2007 112,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2006 93,889 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front to rear brake pipes rusting

both rear short brake pipes slightly corroding

brake fluid a bit low

front inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

non standard fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

parts of exhaust rusty

rust ocurring offside rear floor

some wear to front discs

stonechip/hole offside front headlamp

stonechips and marks to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 10 May 2006 39,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear short brake pipes slightly corroding

brake fluid a bit low

front inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

non standard fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust rusty

rust ocurring offside rear floor

some wear to front discs

stonechip/hole offside front headlamp

stonechips and marks to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

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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S715 OFV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S715 OFV, 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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What year was S715 OFV registered?

S715 OFV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S715 OFV safe to buy?

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