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V197 GMW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 GMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some damages on the car.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,887 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 176,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,817 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,775 miles

off side front tyre poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 60,550 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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V197 GMW 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 83.3%.

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 V197 GMW, 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 V197 GMW registered?

V197 GMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V197 GMW safe to buy?

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