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V198 EGF

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 EGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,521 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin and worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel sticking

both rear tyres wearing thin and worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,725 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,473 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,585 miles

rear exhaust fouling rear underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,476 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated and patched

Pass 13 May 2009 80,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 71,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,483 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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V198 EGF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V198 EGF, 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 V198 EGF registered?

V198 EGF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V198 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 EGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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