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V143 MGX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 MGX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension a bit bouncy [damping effect a bit poor] also noisy.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension a bit bouncy [damping effect a bit poor] also noisy.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,580 miles

Front n\s and o\s front wipers poor

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 79,580 miles

Front n\s and o\s front wipers poor

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,632 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2016 69,614 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 66,694 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 63,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,959 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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V143 MGX 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 V143 MGX, 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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V143 MGX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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