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V342 WRP

1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,639 mi
Last recorded77,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 WRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,690 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner shoulders (stepped tread depth pattern).

Fail 29 Jan 2009 52,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres void of tread on inner shoulders (stepped tread depth pattern).

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,774 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,873 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,977 miles

both sides inner sills and rear chassis rails starting to corrode

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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V342 WRP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V342 WRP, 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 V342 WRP registered?

V342 WRP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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