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V530 ELL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 ELL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,667 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,750 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,313 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage/cut

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,717 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,318 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,594 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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V530 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V530 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

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What year was V530 ELL registered?

V530 ELL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V530 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 ELL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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