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V493 GFR

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 GFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 75,492 miles

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

Front Wheel insecure nuts wrong way round (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,377 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,376 miles

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,521 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,608 miles

a/c system leaking

cracking on nearside rear tyre side walls

Fail 4 Jan 2008 56,169 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,168 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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V493 GFR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V493 GFR, 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 V493 GFR registered?

V493 GFR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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