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V540 XAG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 XAG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel and lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,078 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,893 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,980 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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V540 XAG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V540 XAG, 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 V540 XAG registered?

V540 XAG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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