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V330 SBK

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 SBK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 112,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 112,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,602 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

coolant expansion tank loose

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

engine oil leak

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriated

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre deteriating

o/s/r foot brake and handbake performances lower than n/s/r brakes may need attension or adjustment

rear number plate deteriating

rear shockabsorbers dust covers deteriated

some corosion to o/s/r brake disc / some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 7 Sep 2011 104,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level between min/max

coolant expansion tank loose

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

engine oil leak

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriated

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre deteriating

o/s/r foot brake and handbake performances lower than n/s/r brakes may need attension or adjustment

rear number plate deteriating

rear shockabsorbers dust covers deteriated

some corosion to o/s/r brake disc / some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,832 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 97,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to hoses rusty

slight brake binding felt when spinning o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,591 miles

binding to rear wheels when turning

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

front anti rollbar links bushes starting to perish

o/s outer c.v boot starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

binding to rear wheels when turning

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

front anti rollbar links bushes starting to perish

o/s outer c.v boot starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,056 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 74,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 67,122 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

slight imbalance at front brakes

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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V330 SBK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V330 SBK, 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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V330 SBK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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