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V803 ELB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 ELB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,072 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front indicator glass sharp corner

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,369 miles

Alot of under vehicle surface corrosion.

Backbox exhaust supported by cable tie.

Nearside stoplamp lense broken showing white light to the rear.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,336 miles

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

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

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

Alot of under vehicle surface corrosion.

Nearside stoplamp lense broken showing white light to the rear.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,320 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,747 miles

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

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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V803 ELB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V803 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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V803 ELB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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