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V459 GEW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 GEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 132,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2012 121,182 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2012 121,156 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,459 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both vin plates close tolimit

Fail 1 Sep 2011 106,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both vin plates close tolimit

Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

floorat the rear near side and off side is close tothe limit

front and rear vin plates are closetothe limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,107 miles

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

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

floorat the rear near side and off side is close tothe limit

front and rear vin plates are closetothe limit

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,483 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,004 miles

front brake pads and discs are worn low

front number plate is in poor condition

o/s outer sill is corroding at the rear

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,371 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear number plates in poor condition

n/s front tyre is cracking and worn to 3.5mm limit is 1.6 mm

o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,785 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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V459 GEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V459 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 V459 GEW registered?

V459 GEW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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