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V74 JAA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 JAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,755 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil dampness on steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,733 miles

both outer sills corroding

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness around steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,733 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness around steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 72,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,103 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,839 miles

temp. fuel cap fitted,body damage to nearside.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,839 miles

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

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

temp. fuel cap fitted,body damage to nearside.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,428 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,671 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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V74 JAA 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 V74 JAA, 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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V74 JAA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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