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V231 MEW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,045 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,605 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 105,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 105,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 87,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,378 miles

small hole in rear of offside sill panel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,203 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,175 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrision started on both sides rear outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,730 miles

off side front chassis corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,872 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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V231 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 V231 MEW, 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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V231 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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