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V466 GTP

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,872 mi
Last recorded143,872 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 GTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,872 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,967 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,633 miles

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

front lower wishbones corroded

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r disc shows signs of overheating

rear number plate discoloured

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 4 Sep 2012 128,629 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower wishbones corroded

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

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

n/s/r disc shows signs of overheating

rear number plate discoloured

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,933 miles

both front lower suspensin arms starting to corrode

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,418 miles

front brake pads slightly low

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 7 Sep 2010 114,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake pads slightly low

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,690 miles

Drive belt badly perished

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Offside outer rear sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,688 miles

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

Drive belt badly perished

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Offside outer rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,022 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,022 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drive shaft c.v joint/s knocking when steering on lock & pulling away

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Sep 2007 92,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 72,507 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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V466 GTP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V466 GTP, 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 V466 GTP registered?

V466 GTP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V466 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V466 GTP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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