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V117 JTU

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 JTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 153,258 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 153,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,998 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 145,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 133,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 133,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 126,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,861 miles

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 120,861 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 104,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 103,411 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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V117 JTU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V117 JTU, 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 V117 JTU registered?

V117 JTU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V117 JTU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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