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V148 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,428 mi
Last recorded110,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,428 miles

185/65r14

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished on side walls

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

185/65r14

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished on side walls

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,928 miles

185/65 x 14

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

185/65 x 14

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,651 miles

185/65 x 14 Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads heavily worn

Nearside service and handbrake readings significantly lower than offside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

185/65 x 14 Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads heavily worn

Nearside service and handbrake readings significantly lower than offside

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,407 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,225 miles

Front CV gaiters perishing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,954 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear low.

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,497 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,497 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 21,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,475 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 21,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V148 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V148 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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V148 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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