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V403 ETY

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 ETY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 100,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R BRAKE PIPE REPLACED, NOT FRONT N/S AS MARKED DOWN INCORRECTLY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS OVER REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO PERRISH IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS OVER REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 100,712 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE CONNECTOR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS OVER REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO PERRISH IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS OVER REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,322 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY AND CHASSIS STARTING TO CORODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 99,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY AND CHASSIS STARTING TO CORODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,409 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,409 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018

Coolant leak low ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak low ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,429 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 96,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,214 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 79,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r light cluster damaged but not affecting light output

rear fuel pipe corroded to side of fuel tank

Fail 23 Dec 2014 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r light cluster damaged but not affecting light output

rear fuel pipe corroded to side of fuel tank

Pass 16 Dec 2013

damage to nearside wing mirror

damage to offside rear lamp

fuel pipe corroded nearside rear

nearside front indicator lamp has movement but not insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 750,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 750,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011
Fail 19 Feb 2011

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 49,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,311 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 32,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,844 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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V403 ETY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V403 ETY, 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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V403 ETY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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