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V171 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,607 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,879 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,655 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,655 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,363 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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V171 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V171 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 V171 ABW registered?

V171 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V171 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V171 ABW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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