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V157 GCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 GCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,358 miles

Offside Rear Upper CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGH ABOVE EXHAUST BACK BOX JUST OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREA

UNDER SIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SEVERE SERVICE CORROSION

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ARCH (6.1.C.1)

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

UNDER SIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SEVERE SERVICE CORROSION

Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,102 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn and o/s/f inner tyre scrubbed

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2016 108,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn and o/s/f inner tyre scrubbed

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,205 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,868 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,632 miles

Both sills weak

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

Under body corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2011 87,632 miles

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

Both sills weak

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

Under body corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,511 miles

o/s front tyre outr wall cracking n/s front outer edge wearing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,931 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,273 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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V157 GCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V157 GCC, 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 V157 GCC registered?

V157 GCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V157 GCC safe to buy?

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