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V838 LAF

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 LAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,380 miles

nsr tyre inner side wall perished

osf tyre inner side wall perished

osr tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsr tyre inner side wall perished

osf tyre inner side wall perished

osr tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember rusty/ Underside of car rusty.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,003 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember rusty/ Underside of car rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrsion front crossmember

Pass 3 May 2007 54,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,165 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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V838 LAF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V838 LAF, 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 V838 LAF registered?

V838 LAF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V838 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 LAF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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