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V597 MWU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 MWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,762 miles

floors,front inner arches-wings corroded

parking brake effort on nearside just within limits,rear chassis-sills-arches front and rear-box sections corroded-inner rear sills holed and corroded near bumper area

rear brake discs corroded and pitted-rear brakes rattly-investigate,osr brake flexi hose slightly damaged,cv joint noisey

Fail 17 Nov 2012 86,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

floors,front inner arches-wings corroded

parking brake effort on nearside just within limits,rear chassis-sills-arches front and rear-box sections corroded-inner rear sills holed and corroded near bumper area

rear brake discs corroded and pitted-rear brakes rattly-investigate,osr brake flexi hose slightly damaged,cv joint noisey

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,392 miles

corrosion n/s rear valance

rear lights repaired with tape

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,649 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 68,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,849 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,712 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 58,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,054 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 46,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V597 MWU, 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 V597 MWU registered?

V597 MWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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