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V602 MWU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,279 mi
Last recorded91,279 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 MWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,279 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,596 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes across bulkhead area developing corrosion.

general corrosion developing underside , front subframe assy , front suspension lower arms

Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,204 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake pipes across bulkhead area developing corrosion.

front number plate cracked

general corrosion developing underside , front subframe assy , front suspension lower arms

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,333 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both outer cv gaitors cracking in pleats.

front no plate cracked.

heavy corrosion to front subframe and lower arms

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear markers.

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both outer cv gaitors cracking in pleats.

front no plate cracked.

heavy corrosion to front subframe and lower arms

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear markers.

n/s/r service brake effort lower than o/s

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

front no-plate small crack

n/s/f wiper blade split at one end

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,126 miles

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 18 Feb 2009 52,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,146 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,483 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,143 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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V602 MWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V602 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 V602 MWU registered?

V602 MWU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V602 MWU safe to buy?

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