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V498 GTM

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,503 miles

O/S/F tyre strating to waer on innner edge

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,503 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre strating to waer on innner edge

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 71,630 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch bitting point very high and starting to slip

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,252 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,252 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre down to 1.6mm inner edge 185651486H

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,619 miles

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

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

nearside font tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,143 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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V498 GTM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V498 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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What year was V498 GTM registered?

V498 GTM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V498 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 GTM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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