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V249 DRT

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 DRT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 85,540 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat corroded away (7.1.2)

Front suspension components very corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,870 miles

Front & rear steering & suspension components all very rusty but appear serviceable at this time.

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills separating from inner sills due to corrosion . (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,869 miles

Emissions not tested lambda to high due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Front & rear steering & suspension components all very rusty but appear serviceable at this time.

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills separating from inner sills due to corrosion . (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,822 miles

Lower All steering &suspension components very rusty but not visually weak yet

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 75,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,098 miles

Both front cv boots slightly perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front cv boots slightly perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,033 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center exhaust rotten but not blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,486 miles

Both front tyres 3mm.

Both rear brake pipes slightl corrosion.

Both rear tyres slightly perished between tread.

Front brake disc's slight corrosion on inner surface.

Slight corrosion to both rear outter sills.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,398 miles

rear brakes binding slightly.

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills.

n/s/f brake binding. (strong advise)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,121 miles

corrosion to outer sills.

rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded.

rear number plate faded.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,525 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,039 miles

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

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

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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V249 DRT is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V249 DRT, 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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V249 DRT is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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