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V132 JTU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 JTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,004 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 125,266 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,373 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 97,368 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

emissions not tested due to major gas leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,106 miles

front crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2007 77,897 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,310 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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V132 JTU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V132 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V132 JTU registered?

V132 JTU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V132 JTU safe to buy?

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