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V518 RJO

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 RJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,768 miles

chips to windscreen

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chips to windscreen

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,312 miles

offside front tyre wall perished

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,307 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,080 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2006 25,080 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,207 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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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V518 RJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V518 RJO, 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 V518 RJO registered?

V518 RJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V518 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 RJO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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