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V144 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 133,239 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,952 miles

corrosion rear chassis areas

offside sill welded areas repaired and painted

surface corrosion nearside sill area

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 123,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis areas

offside sill area repaired and painted corrosion around repaired areas

surface corrosion to both sides rear lower seat belt mountings

surface corrosion to front crossmember areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate marked

Fail 15 Oct 2012 112,560 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate marked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,973 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,127 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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V144 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V144 YBW, 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 V144 YBW registered?

V144 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V144 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 YBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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