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V475 GVW

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,592 mi
Last recorded97,592 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 GVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 97,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front abs wiring insecure.

rear tyres different sizes,offside rear tyre in poor condition/badly perished.(185/65/14 on osr 175/65/14 on nsr)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear seals welded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhasust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,798 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

exhasust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,480 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,528 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,122 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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V475 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V475 GVW, 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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V475 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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