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S779 DOU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 DOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,880 miles

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,040 miles

bodywork dented

corrosion both rear brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis legs

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion both rear of inner sills

corrosion exhaust system

n/s rear light lense damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,211 miles

n/s/r reverse light lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,211 miles

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

n/s/r reverse light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre side walls perishing

reverse light lense cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,394 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre side walls perishing

reverse light lense cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,029 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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S779 DOU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S779 DOU, 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 S779 DOU registered?

S779 DOU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S779 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 DOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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