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S779 PBV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 PBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,350 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 71,349 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,133 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,545 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,124 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,681 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 67,678 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 63,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,580 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,987 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 56,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

cracks in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,144 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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S779 PBV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S779 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

S779 PBV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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