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V256 HHJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 HHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 101,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 94,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,573 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,647 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,101 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,135 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,111 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 51,670 miles

offside and nearside screen wipers will need replacing in the near future

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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V256 HHJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V256 HHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V256 HHJ registered?

V256 HHJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V256 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V256 HHJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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