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V256 WJO

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 WJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,081 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 75,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,492 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,480 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,311 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,311 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,719 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,952 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 WJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc 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 V256 WJO, 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 V256 WJO registered?

V256 WJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V256 WJO safe to buy?

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