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V479 ELL

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 115,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 115,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre low tread

possible offside front and offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,019 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 brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,201 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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V479 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V479 ELL, 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 V479 ELL registered?

V479 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V479 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V479 ELL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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