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V523 ELL

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,404 mi
Last recorded100,404 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,404 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,743 miles

surface rust sills

Pass 22 Mar 2011 92,124 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

General surface corrosion

Oil leak

Surface corrosion n/s and o/s sills close to limits .

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,285 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre wear edges .

N/S and o/s/f outer c/v gaiters starting to crack .

Power steering belt starting to crack .

Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,574 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,574 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,529 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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V523 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V523 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.

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What year was V523 ELL registered?

V523 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V523 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 ELL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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