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V201 GMW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 GMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,368 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,637 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,309 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,240 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 93,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,398 miles

all tyres showing signs of age

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,899 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 45,072 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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V201 GMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V201 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 V201 GMW registered?

V201 GMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V201 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 GMW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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