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V240 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,342 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,323 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,723 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,300 miles

N/S/F tyre begining to perish

N/S/R has slight brake bind felt by hand

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

both rear tyres begining to perishs

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,520 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,625 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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V240 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 V240 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 V240 ABW registered?

V240 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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