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V718 POA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 POA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 106,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust back box slightly corroded.

n/s & o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded.

nearside & offisde floor area near sills slightly corroded.

nearside outer sill area corroded.

nearside rear chassis structure near bumper slightly corroded.

nearside rear fuel pipe bracket corroded.

nearside rear outer sill found welded plate.

offisde rear outer sill slightly corroded.

offside centre chassis structure slightly damaged and corroded but not excessive.

offside rear chassis structure corroded.

offside steering arm has slight play.

rear axle corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 106,130 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

n/s and o/s front floor area near sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

n/s outer sill area slightly corroded

n/s rear chassis structure near bumper slightly corroded

n/s rear fuel pipe bracket corroded

o/s centre chassis structure slightly damaged and corroded

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

o/s rear chassis structure corroded near coil spring

o/s rear outer sill area slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear fuel filler pipe bracket corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,702 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear fuel filler pipe bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front chassis rail under floor corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe has been covered in grease

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades are torn on edges

corrosion is setting in on both rear brake discs

corrosion is setting in on off-side sill

Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,006 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 60,301 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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V718 POA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V718 POA, 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 V718 POA registered?

V718 POA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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