MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers rear tyre perished
fuel filler overflow pipe corroded and hose starting to split
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers rear tyre perished
fuel filler overflow pipe corroded and hose starting to split
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake pipes corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
power steering pump noisy
rear brake pipes corroded
drivers wiper starting to split
passenger sill corroded
rear tyres perished
centre exhaust hanger corroded
fluid around power steering pipes and pump noisy
both rear and passenger front tyre perished
front anti roll bar link bushes perished
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear and passenger front tyre perished
centre exhaust hanger corroded
fluid around power steering pipes and pump noisy
front anti roll bar link bushes perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers rear tyre worn edges
power steering and alternator belts perished
power steering pump noisy
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers rear tyre worn edges
power steering and alternator belts perished
power steering pump noisy
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front tyres starting to wear edges
power steering pump noisy
rear exhaust rubber split
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front tyres starting to wear edges
power steering pump noisy
rear exhaust rubber split
passenger c.v gaiter perished
power steering belt perished
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
passenger c.v gaiter perished
power steering belt perished
power steering pump noisy
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
movement in ns lower ball joint
os wiper blade split
bonnet catch sticking
both c.v gaiters perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
bonnet catch sticking
both c.v gaiters perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both drivers doors damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
passenger wing mirror damaged
power steering belt starting to perish
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres worn to 2mm
drivers front abs sensor wire insecure
nail in edge of passenger rear tyre
passenger wing mirror damaged
power steering belt starting to perish
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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V488 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 V488 GVW, 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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V488 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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