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A3 GEL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 134,076 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,127 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both sides no/plate lamps did not work until taped but ok now!

both sides rear arches corroding & just ok!

Fail 6 Jul 2010 111,212 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both sides rear arches corroding & just ok!

nearside no/plate lamp did not work until taped but ok now!

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,491 miles

battery not clamped in

Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

battery not clamped in

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,235 miles

N/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R tyres are begining to perish

Oil filter leak

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,260 miles

brake pipes along side fuel tank corroed

Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,794 miles

rear brake pipes corroed

Pass 1 Aug 2005 64,519 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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A3 GEL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 GEL, 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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A3 GEL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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