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V879 MUA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,903 mi
Last recorded107,903 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 MUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 107,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,722 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,722 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,800 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 97,800 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,899 miles

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INSIDE EDGE CLOSE TO LIMITS.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,017 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V879 MUA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V879 MUA, 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 V879 MUA registered?

V879 MUA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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