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V163 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,626 mi
Last recorded80,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,626 miles

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

Under vehicle corrosion.

o/s/r outer sill lower welded plate slight corrosion on seem.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,020 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,016 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,453 miles

eahaust back box minor exhaust leak

nearside outter sill skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,193 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,590 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,920 miles

rear number plate contaminated.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,896 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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V163 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V163 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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What year was V163 ABW registered?

V163 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V163 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V163 ABW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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