CarVerify

Free Car Check

V161 MGY

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,232 miles

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

front pads look low

Pass 27 May 2010 110,053 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

damage to nearside front of car

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake pads wearing low

front subframe and lower arms corroded

grease around o/s/f hub

oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2010 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sills corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

centre exhaust heavily corroded

damage to nearside front of car

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake pads wearing low

front subframe and lower arms corroded

grease around o/s/f hub

oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2009 95,980 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 95,551 miles

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 79,642 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 79,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember slight corroded

suspect front and rear pads low?

Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,671 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 59,252 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brakes squeek

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V161 MGY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V161 MGY, 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

How do I check the history of V161 MGY?

You can check the full history of V161 MGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V161 MGY registered?

V161 MGY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V161 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 MGY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V161 MGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V161 MGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.