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V520 ELL

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,112 mi
Last recorded76,112 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,112 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,112 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,166 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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V520 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V520 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

How do I check the history of V520 ELL?

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What year was V520 ELL registered?

V520 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V520 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 ELL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V520 ELL have outstanding finance?

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