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V358 DGV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 DGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 105,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,588 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,588 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,916 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 83,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,506 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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V358 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V358 DGV, 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 V358 DGV registered?

V358 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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