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V294 GNU

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 GNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,538 miles

all 4 tyres worn

under body and chassis starting to corrode all over

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,538 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn

under body and chassis starting to corrode all over

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,915 miles

rear tyres worn rear brake discs pitted brake flexs rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 104,886 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn rear brake discs pitted brake flexs rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,415 miles

slight ex blow under body and sill corroding slight wear on swivels

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,359 miles

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

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

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

slight ex blow under body and sill corroding slight wear on swivels

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,230 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly with standing

offside rear tyre scrubbed to inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,226 miles

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,216 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,386 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,368 miles

rear number plate fadeing and deteriateing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 49,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V294 GNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V294 GNU, 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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V294 GNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V294 GNU safe to buy?

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