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V38 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,929 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 52,841 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 52,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,130 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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V38 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V38 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 V38 YBW registered?

V38 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V38 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 YBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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