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V53 HDV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 HDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 125,740 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 124,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 122,582 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rariator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced reaer bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 114,557 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slam panel small corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,184 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 102,068 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,789 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area as marked (5.2.6)

Fail 27 May 2016 83,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,019 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,350 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,966 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 8 Jan 2013 58,720 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,928 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,681 miles

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

tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,998 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,438 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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V53 HDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V53 HDV, 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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V53 HDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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