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V496 GBP

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 GBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,427 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,727 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front chassis x member corroded

n/s/r-o/s/r outer sills have welding repairs

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,056 miles

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

front chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 73,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,916 miles

both wipers slightly split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,078 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low,perishing and has a nail stuck in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,274 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaitors split/deteriorated

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

No freeplay in handbrake lever assy.

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

both front shock absorber gaitors split/deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,274 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaitors split/deteriorated

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

No freeplay in handbrake lever assy.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front shock absorber gaitors split/deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,435 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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V496 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V496 GBP, 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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V496 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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