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V862 EGN

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 EGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 137,542 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

age related corrosion to vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2014 136,439 miles

All suspension components corroded

Damage to rear n/s door

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 136,439 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All suspension components corroded

Damage to rear n/s door

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

Rear chassis corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,615 miles

cut on outer wall n/s front tyre

n/s cv boot cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2012 124,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

cut on outer wall n/s front tyre

n/s cv boot cracked

n/s rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,395 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 112,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust hanger corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,664 miles

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

rear discs corroded on inner faces

slight sticking handbrake lever on caliper n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 89,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 82,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V862 EGN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V862 EGN, 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 V862 EGN registered?

V862 EGN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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