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V196 GPV

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 GPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,527 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,429 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

o/s/f headlamp lense damaged but beam image o/k

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,151 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,979 miles

o/s headlamp glass holed

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,687 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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V196 GPV is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 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 V196 GPV, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V196 GPV is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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