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V297 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,143 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 98,143 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,975 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 88,975 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,577 miles

both n/plates fadding

Fail 25 Jul 2006 85,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both n/plates fadding

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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V297 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V297 YBW, 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 V297 YBW registered?

V297 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V297 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 YBW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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