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V696 HHB

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 HHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 123,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank neck pipe corodded.

near side front tyre worn to 2mm.

off side front tyre worn to2mm.

rear number plate slight deface.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 123,543 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank neck pipe corodded.

near side front tyre worn to 2mm.

off side front tyre worn to2mm.

rear number plate slight deface.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,160 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,088 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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 111,397 miles

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

off side rear light lens cracket.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 106,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 105,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 101,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 91,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,317 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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V696 HHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V696 HHB, 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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V696 HHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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