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V179 GHL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 GHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 122,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,640 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 115,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,451 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightley

Rear brakes binding slightley

Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,237 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightley

Rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 774,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,143 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,143 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm tread in centre of tyre

sump going rotten causing oil leak

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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V179 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V179 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 V179 GHL registered?

V179 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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