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V135 DBG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,550 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,641 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 50,698 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

advise offside front tyre low pressure.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,812 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 46,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,599 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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V135 DBG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V135 DBG, 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 V135 DBG registered?

V135 DBG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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