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V640 ELB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 ELB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 73,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,520 miles

both front tyres edges worn low

corrosion on brake pipes

front brake pads roughly 50%

Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,222 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,337 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,337 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 8 Mar 2010 39,793 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL VERY BNADLY DAMAGED i.e (CUT DEEP)....Thanx.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,298 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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V640 ELB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V640 ELB, 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 V640 ELB registered?

V640 ELB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V640 ELB safe to buy?

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