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V270 ELM

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,439 mi
Last recorded63,439 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 ELM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,439 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Separating (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 63,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Separating (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,267 miles

o/s/r outer sill require welding.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,447 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 44,447 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,513 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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V270 ELM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V270 ELM, 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 V270 ELM registered?

V270 ELM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V270 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V270 ELM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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