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V838 OAB

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 OAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,109 miles

Alternator and power steering belt deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator and power steering belt deteriorated

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

Offside Rear wheel is tight to turn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 11 Dec 2013 69,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,466 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 OAB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V838 OAB registered?

V838 OAB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V838 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 OAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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