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V162 VWL

2000 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,205 mi
Last recorded147,205 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 VWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2016 147,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail cross member corroded at front engine mount point (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

front number plate poor condition

power steering fluid low

under side of vehicle heavley corroded at both rear suspension component mounting areas

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,779 miles

signs of a power steering leak around rack area

Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,779 miles

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

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

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

signs of a power steering leak around rack area

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,180 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit and small power steering leak around rack area

Fail 13 Mar 2014 128,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn close to limit and small power steering leak around rack area

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,034 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,034 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL LEVEL MIN.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.EXHAUST LEAK.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 112,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front cross member corroded within 30cm of an engine mount

Fail 5 Apr 2012 112,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front cross member corroded within 30cm of an engine mount

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,568 miles

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

exhaust front heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

front panel corroded and holed

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,712 miles

few oil leaks around engine

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V162 VWL is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 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 V162 VWL, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V162 VWL is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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