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W223 OBX

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 OBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,484 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,722 miles

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge - no cords showing

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

alternator drive belt perished and fraying

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge - no cords showing

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

alternator drive belt perished and fraying

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,413 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W223 OBX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W223 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W223 OBX registered?

W223 OBX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W223 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W223 OBX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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