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V215 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 123,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 115,184 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 109,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,311 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,201 miles

offside/nearside rear inner sill sign of corosion

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,198 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside/nearside rear inner sill sign of corosion

Fail 25 Sep 2008 87,625 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,091 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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V215 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V215 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 V215 ABW registered?

V215 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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