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V495 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,604 miles

all suspension and c omponants very corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot perished and weeping grease

o/s/r brake is binding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,472 miles

car has a very corroded underside all componants also corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise all steering and suspension components very rusty

advise exhaust rusty

advise oil leak around engine

advise underside of car rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2012 97,348 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise all steering and suspension components very rusty

advise exhaust rusty

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end advise replacement

advise oil leak around engine

advise underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,208 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

suspension componants corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,003 miles

advise exhaust rusty

advise n/s/r brake pipe slighty rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail x2 in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade showing wear

slight noise on rear brakes, even when not applied

Fail 9 Oct 2006 58,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail(2) in o/s/r tyre

Noise from rear brakes, even when not applied

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade showing some wear/age -not brilliant at clearing screen

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V495 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V495 YBW, 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 V495 YBW registered?

V495 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V495 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 YBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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