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V165 GCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,611 mi
Last recorded134,611 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 GCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 124,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,915 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,785 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,889 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,887 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 106,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 100,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,733 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 91,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,941 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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V165 GCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V165 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 V165 GCC registered?

V165 GCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V165 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V165 GCC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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