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V172 GHL

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,415 mi
Last recorded79,415 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 GHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,678 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,436 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 17,571 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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V172 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V172 GHL, 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 V172 GHL registered?

V172 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V172 GHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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