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V65 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,072 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,072 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 106,982 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 106,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,776 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

both rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads well worn

wiper blades very poor

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall dangerously perished 185/65/14

Fail 24 Nov 2009 103,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer c/v boots perished

both rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads well worn

wiper blades very poor

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall dangerously perished 185/65/14

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,009 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,422 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 14 Nov 2006 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both fornt to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

both front c.v boots perishing

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,929 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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V65 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V65 ABW, 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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V65 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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