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V156 HHJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 HHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

both front shockabsorber dust covers & bump stops deteriorated excessively

clutch slipping

offside front seatbelt needs assistance to retract

rear brakes binding when wheels turned by hand

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,621 miles

2. one horn wire is broken

3. slight brake bind osr

Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

1. wiper blades poor

2. one horn wire is broken

3. slight brake bind osr

4. slight brake fluctuation front

ABS FAULT CODES READ AS NO 12 (no fault) and NO 25 (nsf wheel speed sensor open circuit)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,851 miles

front suspension dust covers perished

rear suspemsion dust covers perished

Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension dust covers perished

rear suspemsion dust covers perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Suspension joint nearside front upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside rear upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside front upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside rear upper dust cover split/missing

slight damage to rear bumper bodywork, no sharp edges and not likely to cause harm to other road users or pedestrians

Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside front upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside rear upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside front upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside rear upper dust cover split/missing

slight damage to rear bumper bodywork, no sharp edges and not likely to cause harm to other road users or pedestrians

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,747 miles

All 4 shock absorber's dust cover are split advise replace them.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,540 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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V156 HHJ 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 63.6%.

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 V156 HHJ, 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 V156 HHJ registered?

V156 HHJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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