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V170 GBA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 GBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under inflated and worn inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 83,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,575 miles

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

Centre hanging bracket snapped but system still supported.

O/S Rear trye heavily age cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S Lazy, 46% imbal (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% imbal (3.7.B.6b)

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

Centre hanging bracket snapped but system still supported.

O/S Rear trye heavily age cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,804 miles

Sill trims fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,794 miles

Emissions not tested Steady revs unabtainable (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall badly cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall badly cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre wall badly cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall badly cracked but no ply or cord exposed

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 54,820 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,986 miles

Front brake discs has corrosion on the inside.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,208 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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V170 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V170 GBA, 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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V170 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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