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V81 ABW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,840 mi
Last recorded69,840 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 ABW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 69,840 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,670 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,307 miles

o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,840 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 33,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,311 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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V81 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V81 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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What year was V81 ABW registered?

V81 ABW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V81 ABW safe to buy?

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