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V985 DGV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,890 mi
Last recorded183,890 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 DGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 183,890 miles

ns/os front outer anti roll bar links perishing

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear suspention mounts corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2014 183,890 miles

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

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

ns/os front outer anti roll bar links perishing

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear suspention mounts corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2013 170,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front crossmember coroding

underside of vehicle coroding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 170,354 miles

front crossmember coroding

underside of vehicle coroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,059 miles

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

front cross member corroding

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear chassi legs corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2012 156,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

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

front cross member corroding

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear chassi legs corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 142,702 miles

n/s a o/s outer sills coroding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,499 miles

n/s a o/s outer sills coroding

n/s front indicator lamp cover cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2010 128,499 miles

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

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

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

n/s a o/s outer sills coroding

n/s front indicator lamp cover cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 113,669 miles

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

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

front cross member coroding

n/s a o/s rear outer floors to sills ljght corosion

Fail 25 Sep 2009 113,669 miles

Offside Outer 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)

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

front cross member coroding

n/s a o/s rear outer floors to sills ljght corosion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,492 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Front pads very soon

Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

Steering rack slight wear

Fail 22 Sep 2008 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Front crossmember corroding

Front pads very soon

Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

Steering rack slight wear

Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,705 miles

N/S/R outer sill corroding no holes at time of test

Rear discs light corrosion and wear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,847 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 70,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,338 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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V985 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V985 DGV, 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 V985 DGV registered?

V985 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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