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V533 MST

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 MST
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,540 miles

Nearside front inner track rod slight play

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 129,540 miles

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

Nearside front inner track rod slight play

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2009 113,975 miles

Previous advisories still apply

Fail 26 Sep 2009 113,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both driveshaft outer CV joint boots are quite badly perished.

Both front brake discs corroding badly on inside faces, nearside is worst, both will require replacement before next MOT.

Both front tyres wearing excessively on inside edges, advise alignment checked/adjusted after suspension repairs.

Offside front wheel rim [alloy] has slight damage.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,053 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,181 miles

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 23 Oct 2006 59,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,796 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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V533 MST is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V533 MST, 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 V533 MST registered?

V533 MST is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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