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V497 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,803 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,106 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,270 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,596 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 52,616 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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V497 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V497 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 V497 YBW registered?

V497 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V497 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 YBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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