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V214 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,207 mi
Last recorded85,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/'65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,791 miles

Front Registration plate cracked but not affecting image

Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,243 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,359 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,280 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 66,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,273 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,273 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,741 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 54,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,708 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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V214 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V214 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 V214 ABW registered?

V214 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V214 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 ABW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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