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V253 GAO

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,158 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,721 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,962 miles

both rear passenger foot wells corroded almost to excess?

fuel filler neck and bracket corroded almost to excess?

offside outer sill at rear corroded almost to excess?

offside rear wheel arch corroded almost to excess?

rear brake application uneven may need adjustment or repair?

Fail 8 Sep 2011 63,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear passenger foot wells corroded almost to excess?

fuel filler neck and bracket corroded almost to excess?

offside outer sill at rear corroded almost to excess?

offside rear wheel arch corroded almost to excess?

power steering v belt poor deteriated almost to excess?

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre low on both inner and outer edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,029 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 55,238 miles

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

near side outer sill starting to corrode.

off side outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,429 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

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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V253 GAO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V253 GAO, 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 V253 GAO registered?

V253 GAO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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