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V543 YBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,570 miles

Nearside Rear Area corroded behind the wheel inner arch

Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill before wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch before wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Area corroded behind the wheel inner arch

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,343 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Corrosion to radiator support cross member/chassis rail.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 tom 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards top. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards top. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,343 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Corrosion to radiator support cross member/chassis rail.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 tom 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards top. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards top. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,863 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,837 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,513 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,310 miles

front vrm plate cracked

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side front tyre wearing unevenly 185/65/14

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,212 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

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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V543 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V543 YBW, 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 V543 YBW registered?

V543 YBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V543 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 YBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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