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V488 GVW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 GVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers rear tyre perished

fuel filler overflow pipe corroded and hose starting to split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 111,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers rear tyre perished

fuel filler overflow pipe corroded and hose starting to split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,340 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,263 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pump noisy

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,633 miles

drivers wiper starting to split

passenger sill corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,016 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded

fluid around power steering pipes and pump noisy

both rear and passenger front tyre perished

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,016 miles

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

both rear and passenger front tyre perished

centre exhaust hanger corroded

fluid around power steering pipes and pump noisy

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers rear tyre worn edges

power steering and alternator belts perished

power steering pump noisy

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers rear tyre worn edges

power steering and alternator belts perished

power steering pump noisy

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres starting to wear edges

power steering pump noisy

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres starting to wear edges

power steering pump noisy

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,421 miles

passenger c.v gaiter perished

power steering belt perished

power steering pump noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passenger c.v gaiter perished

power steering belt perished

power steering pump noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,391 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,315 miles

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

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

movement in ns lower ball joint

os wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,745 miles

bonnet catch sticking

both c.v gaiters perished

Fail 27 Jan 2010 72,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch sticking

both c.v gaiters perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both drivers doors damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

passenger wing mirror damaged

power steering belt starting to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2008 61,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

drivers front abs sensor wire insecure

nail in edge of passenger rear tyre

passenger wing mirror damaged

power steering belt starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 52,191 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V488 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V488 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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What year was V488 GVW registered?

V488 GVW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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