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V262 JCY

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 JCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 58,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,686 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,269 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,269 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,157 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,157 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear Tyre (cut in outer sidewall)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,771 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,473 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,031 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,240 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 33,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,884 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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V262 JCY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V262 JCY, 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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V262 JCY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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