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V969 DTF

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 DTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,224 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle mounting inner sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,132 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,287 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing area (5.2.6)

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,373 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding very slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,373 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,820 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,153 miles

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

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,153 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,610 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,610 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,341 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear number plate water ingress

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,341 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear number plate water ingress

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,153 miles

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

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

offside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,128 miles

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 26 Jan 2006 35,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,730 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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V969 DTF 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 51.6%.

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 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 V969 DTF, 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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V969 DTF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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