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V262 NWU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 NWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,090 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2019 92,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,632 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,505 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,505 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch WARNING LAMPS ON ALL TIME ALARM FAULT (1.4.B.1c)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,787 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,527 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake balance close to limit.24%,max=25%

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,616 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 NWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V262 NWU, 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 V262 NWU registered?

V262 NWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V262 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V262 NWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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