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V597 HWC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 HWC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 114,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are persihed/cracked.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

Fail 27 May 2015 114,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are persihed/cracked.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side rear brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs show a lipped edge.

offside and nearside front wiper blades rubbers split and smeary.

offside and nearside outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

rear number plate loosely mounted.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs show a lipped edge.

offside and nearside front wiper blades rubbers split and smeary.

offside and nearside outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

rear number plate loosely mounted.

Pass 29 May 2013 96,776 miles

Slight corrosion to both sills.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,848 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,048 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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V597 HWC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V597 HWC, 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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V597 HWC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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