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V509 ELL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks damping effect

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 50,432 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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,479 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 41,393 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,487 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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V509 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V509 ELL, 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 V509 ELL registered?

V509 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V509 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 ELL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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