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V275 MEW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 27 Aug 2015 120,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,153 miles

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

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

battery secured with a plastic cable tie.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery secured with a plastic cable tie.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,040 miles

Battery secured with cable ties.

Front exhaust mount broken but the exhaust is adequately supported.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,632 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 104,466 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure.

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,376 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 101,376 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,067 miles

some sideplay in the handbrake lever when it is applied.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,500 miles

rear number plate delaminating (borderline pass)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,077 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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V275 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V275 MEW, 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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V275 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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