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V314 MGU

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,639 mi
Last recorded69,639 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 MGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp main beam tell tale stays on

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,679 miles

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

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

both sides rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all front and back shock absorbers dust covers split. (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,460 miles

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

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)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all front and back shock absorbers dust covers split. (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,074 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,749 miles

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

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

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,707 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

middle exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,565 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 31,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,994 miles

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

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

rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 26,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,393 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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V314 MGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V314 MGU, 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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V314 MGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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