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V379 ELF

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,604 mi
Last recorded42,604 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 ELF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 41,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,057 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,458 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,237 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,320 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,905 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,618 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,406 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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V379 ELF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V379 ELF, 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 V379 ELF registered?

V379 ELF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V379 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 ELF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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