MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f cv boot covered in grease
o/s/f headlight slightly insecure
o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r arch slightly corroded
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f cv boot covered in grease
o/s/f headlight slightly insecure
o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r arch slightly corroded
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
corrosion near rear backbox but not near any prescribed area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
corrosion near rear backbox but not near any prescribed area
outer sill at back got welding plate witch is not welded continous
wiper blade does not work on position one and two
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
outer sill at back got welding plate witch is not welded continous
wiper blade does not work on position one and two
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear wiper blade worn
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front number plate slightly faded still read ok
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V497 ERA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V497 ERA, 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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V497 ERA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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