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V601 LHB

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,769 mi
Last recorded107,769 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 LHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged as chalked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,890 miles

advise patchs on sills

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,638 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 90,394 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,256 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,871 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 53,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,730 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,730 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,926 miles

o/s front windscreen wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 34,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,323 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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V601 LHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V601 LHB, 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 V601 LHB registered?

V601 LHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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