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V209 PDV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,873 mi
Last recorded99,873 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 PDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 99,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,500 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,489 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,964 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,949 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & inner wheel arch/end sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & inner wheel arch/end sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,611 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,233 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,965 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,867 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,850 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 39,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,461 miles

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

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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V209 PDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V209 PDV, 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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V209 PDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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