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V438 GEG

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,422 mi
Last recorded93,422 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 GEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

both wiper blades split

corrosion to under body and components

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,404 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on edges

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,438 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,438 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,203 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 7 Aug 2008 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,854 miles

Fuel residude around front edge of tank. No visible leak detected (evident).

Pass 12 Aug 2005 46,832 miles

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)

high front service brake imballance of 24%

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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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V438 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V438 GEG, 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 V438 GEG registered?

V438 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V438 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 GEG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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