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V988 DGV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 110,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 108,087 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 107,985 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,066 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,171 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,049 miles

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

subframe and wishbones rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,113 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,113 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,014 miles

rear brake discs rusty,pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,016 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,057 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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V988 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V988 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 V988 DGV registered?

V988 DGV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V988 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 DGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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