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V491 GTM

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills also rear floor and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 163,858 miles

Front suspension slightly oily

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,483 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill panel corrored (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel corrored (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 102,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,544 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear number plates will need changing soon due to dirt ingress.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 73,135 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 57,151 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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V491 GTM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V491 GTM, 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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V491 GTM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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