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V398 JTW

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 JTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

no oil reading on dipstick

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,839 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank no leaks found at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 75,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank no leaks found at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,961 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise around gearbox area

Fail 23 Jan 2019 73,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

noise around gearbox area

Fail 9 Jan 2019 73,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,462 miles

clutch pedal stiff

Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,970 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2014 64,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,974 miles

front no. plate cracked

front of vehicle damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2013 62,974 miles

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

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

front no. plate cracked

front of vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,295 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s/ of front bumper is damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate is slightly damaged

n/s/ of front bumper is damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,312 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,546 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,891 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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V398 JTW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V398 JTW, 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 V398 JTW registered?

V398 JTW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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