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V485 GBA

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 GBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,591 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not connected at frontpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible nuts fitted incorrectly (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,680 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,682 miles

shockabsorber gaitors deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

shockabsorber gaitors deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,163 miles

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

both outer sills getting rusty (have under sealed both sides)

genral underside getting rusty (have undersealed underside)

n/s front tyre side wall perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,563 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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V485 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V485 GBA, 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 V485 GBA registered?

V485 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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