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V45 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,960 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,855 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,164 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,212 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,212 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 72,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,360 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,099 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,099 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,370 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,395 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 55,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front & rear number plates deteriorated will probably fail next year

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,700 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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V45 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V45 ABW, 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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V45 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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