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V226 HVW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 HVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,017 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,015 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,234 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 58,234 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,173 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,804 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

n/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f headlight lense damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,578 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f headlight lense damaged

o/s/r brake performance showing distortion

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,829 miles

Damage [ dent ] in n/s/f wing

Front brake application becoming uneven

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Rear brakes showing distortion

Rear number plate delaminating

Stone chip in o/s/ headlamp glass [ not affecting pattern ]

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,829 miles

Damage [ dent ] in n/s/f wing

Front brake application becoming uneven

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Rear brakes showing distortion

Rear number plate delaminating

Stone chip in o/s/ headlamp glass [ not affecting pattern ]

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,972 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Stone chip in o/s headlamp glass not affecting pattern

Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres feathering on edges

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear tyres perishing between tread

Stone chip in o/s headlamp glass not affecting pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,546 miles

front disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,818 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,818 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,900 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Nov 2005 18,773 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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V226 HVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V226 HVW, 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 V226 HVW registered?

V226 HVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V226 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 HVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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