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V265 DBB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 DBB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,965 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,549 miles

corrosion is evident in o/s/r sill/wheelarch as yet not excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,924 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,924 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,059 miles

rear wiper blade split †nearside front tyre 2mm †both rear tyres perishihg/splitting between thread

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 39,756 miles

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

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

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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V265 DBB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V265 DBB, 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 V265 DBB registered?

V265 DBB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V265 DBB safe to buy?

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