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V883 MGW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,177 mi
Last recorded113,177 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 MGW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 113,177 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusted below

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,676 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 112,670 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 105,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 105,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,844 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter siil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 107,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter siil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 105,545 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 105,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 104,027 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 101,426 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 101,426 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 155,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 96,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 96,360 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V883 MGW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V883 MGW, 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 V883 MGW registered?

V883 MGW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V883 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 MGW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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