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V493 DSN

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 DSN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2014 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,490 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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V493 DSN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V493 DSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V493 DSN registered?

V493 DSN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V493 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 DSN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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