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V231 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,718 mi
Last recorded35,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,718 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,803 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,616 miles

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

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

all four tyres have uneven wear

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,202 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,202 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,641 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 12,739 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 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YBW, 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 V231 YBW registered?

V231 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V231 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 YBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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