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1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 BAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 141,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (Floor) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on sills nsr osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear seat not tested due stuff in way

millage difference

Pass 1 May 2019 150,617 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 150,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 139,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 150,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to under sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 135,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,329 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 73,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 64,618 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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V166 BAN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V166 BAN, 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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V166 BAN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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