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V891 YDO

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

130,123 mi
Last recorded130,123 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 YDO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 130,123 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,946 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated

under body corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 127,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated

under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,067 miles

front subframe corroded

under car corroded and rusty covered in underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 122,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 105,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,429 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,500 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,800 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,283 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,428 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,341 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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V891 YDO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V891 YDO, 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 V891 YDO registered?

V891 YDO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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