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V379 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded/seeping fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,507 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,759 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 130,433 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion near sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 112,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front offside tyre inner side edges bold.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,647 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 93,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,979 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 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

V379 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V379 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 YBW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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