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V526 EGJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,941 mi
Last recorded97,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 EGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 97,941 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,935 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,896 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 89,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 89,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,447 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Small Oil Leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Small Oil Leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,188 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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V526 EGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V526 EGJ, 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 V526 EGJ registered?

V526 EGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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