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V309 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,814 mi
Last recorded53,814 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,814 miles

Offside Front indicator lense damaged slightly.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 53,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lense damaged slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,622 miles

Front nearside and offside front bumper damaged but no danger

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged but no danger

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot struts not working could cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 41,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,582 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamps Inoperative.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,783 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,769 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,304 miles

wipers worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,274 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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V309 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V309 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.

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What year was V309 YBW registered?

V309 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V309 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V309 YBW shows 24 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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