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V525 HTW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 HTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 80,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded bolts to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2018 78,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi hoes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

Offside Rear tyre perishing around tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres showing signs of wear and scrubbing on edges of tread and perishing. 185/65/14

offside and nearside rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

rear brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive yet.

Offside Rear tyre perishing around tread

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres showing signs of wear and scrubbing on edges of tread and perishing. 185/65/14

offside and nearside rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

rear brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,945 miles

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2016 73,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on exhaust bracket (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding but not excessive yet.

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,477 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish around tread.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 31 Dec 2014 71,477 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish around tread.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,486 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing around tread.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,800 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,800 miles

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,093 miles

showing signs of corrosion through out vehicle.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,093 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and starting to go out of shape and perishing.

showing signs of corrosion through out vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,011 miles

rear tyres showing signs of wear and perishing. 185/65/14

showing signs of corrosion through out vechicle

Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres showing signs of wear and perishing. 185/65/14

showing signs of corrosion through out vechicle

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,509 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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V525 HTW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V525 HTW, 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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V525 HTW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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