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V970 HNL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 HNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,601 miles

3 out of 6 exhaust hangers are broken, but system still secure

Exhaust system is corroded

Front cross member is corroded

Front subframe is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s inner sill is corroded

n/s/f tyre is perishing

n/s/r tyre is perishing

o/s inner and outer sill is corroded

o/s/f tyre is perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,538 miles

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

n/s inner sill is corroded

n/s/f tyre is perishing

n/s/r tyre is perishing

3 out of 6 exhaust hangers are broken, but system still secure

Exhaust system is corroded

Front cross member is corroded

Front subframe is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s inner and outer sill is corroded

o/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,535 miles

Areas of corrosion starting on the floor chassis areas

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corroision but not yet pitted to excess

Small oil leak o/s/f origin unidentifiable.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,609 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,526 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,984 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and only working on a very small area. Brakes binding.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet safety catch seized

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and only working on a very small area. Brakes binding.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,600 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 51,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,389 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,356 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,959 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,243 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch inop

both front shock absorber boots ripped

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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V970 HNL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V970 HNL, 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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V970 HNL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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