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V256 GDV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 162,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 157,515 miles

front crossmember corroded

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 157,513 miles

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

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

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)

front crossmember corroded

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 147,783 miles

generat slight corrosion to rear prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jul 2013 147,783 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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)

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

generat slight corrosion to rear prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 115,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 103,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,158 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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V256 GDV 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 69.2%.

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 V256 GDV, 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 V256 GDV registered?

V256 GDV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V256 GDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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