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V178 MEW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,065 mi
Last recorded58,065 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,065 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,741 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,084 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre inner sidewall cracking.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 37,128 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,789 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,174 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,174 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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V178 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 V178 MEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V178 MEW registered?

V178 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V178 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 MEW 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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