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V303 GNU

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 GNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 115,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/r disc scored...

Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,786 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,561 miles

advise front pads low

nsf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nsr tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2008 90,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front pads low

nsf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nsr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,449 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

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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V303 GNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V303 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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What year was V303 GNU registered?

V303 GNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V303 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 GNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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