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V120 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,434 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 62,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 56,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,193 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,134 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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V120 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V120 ABW, 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 V120 ABW registered?

V120 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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