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V514 DRR

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,344 mi
Last recorded132,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 132,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 121,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 121,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 26 Jul 2013 111,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,561 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front tyre pressure looks low

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front tyre pressure looks low

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,592 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING CORROSION

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

TRIANGLE STICKER BEHIND INTERIOR MIRROR

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS TO SILL SECTIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 86,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,504 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,504 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,902 miles

power steering noisy

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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V514 DRR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V514 DRR, 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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V514 DRR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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