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V588 OFM

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,605 mi
Last recorded122,605 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 OFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,794 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

front crossmember corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

Fail 24 Oct 2011 104,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

front crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,801 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

front crossmember corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front crossmember corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,717 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

front crossmember corroded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind at offside front brake

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

front crossmember corroded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind at offside front brake

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,923 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 66,923 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,330 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 19 Oct 2006 42,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,424 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 27,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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V588 OFM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V588 OFM, 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 V588 OFM registered?

V588 OFM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V588 OFM safe to buy?

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