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V62 DBG

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,140 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,666 miles

all brake pipes coated with sealants can not assess adequately. rear back box has minor leak of gases from joint. o/s/f inner edge of tyre slight wear. rear brake discs worn. rear brakes slightly sticking. front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 76,666 miles

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

all brake pipes coated with sealants can not assess adequately. rear back box has minor leak of gases from joint. o/s/f inner edge of tyre slight wear. rear brake discs worn. rear brakes slightly sticking. front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,685 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,685 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,147 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 1 Sep 2006 47,773 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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V62 DBG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V62 DBG, 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 V62 DBG registered?

V62 DBG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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