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V558 WVV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,872 mi
Last recorded45,872 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 WVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,724 miles

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

various brake and suspension components corroding showing age related wear

Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

various brake and suspension components corroding showing age related wear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,240 miles

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

slight bind rear brake's

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,240 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight bind rear brake's

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some underbody rust

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,151 miles

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

under body rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,305 miles

a lot of corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension,steering,braking componets etc

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,262 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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V558 WVV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V558 WVV, 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 V558 WVV registered?

V558 WVV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V558 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 WVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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