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V438 GEW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 GEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,247 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,943 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside front wiper has split

Fail 21 Apr 2014 71,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside front wiper has split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,804 miles

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 5 May 2011 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,573 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,738 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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V438 GEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GEW, 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 GEW registered?

V438 GEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V438 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 GEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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