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V318 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 140,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 140,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,880 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion/repairs to both outer sills

corrosion/repairs to offside rear wheel arch

front brake pads getting low

front x member corroded

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,297 miles

See refusal certificate number 809550953051

Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,168 miles

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

front x member corroded

repairs to both outer sills

repairs to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,727 miles

repairs to both rear outer sills

repairs to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,665 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

repairs to both rear outer sills

repairs to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,090 miles

All brake discs corroded (lack of use)

Front number plate deteriorating.

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

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

Offside front floor section corroding.

Offside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,841 miles

nearside and offside outter sills rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,275 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,983 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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V318 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V318 ABW, 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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V318 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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