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V501 GEG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 GEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,025 miles

Rear number plate worn.

n/s/f floor pan corrosion.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s floor pan surface corrosion

rear no plate worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,709 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear closeing panels

dampness on o/s steering rack area

rear number plate in poor condition

weld repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,640 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear closeing panels

dampness on o/s steering rack area

rear number plate in poor condition

welding repairs on n/s/r sill panel

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,567 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,876 miles

centre exhaust fouling body & leaking at joins, advise re ,alighnment & re, sealing.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,225 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,868 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 44,635 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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V501 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V501 GEG, 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 V501 GEG registered?

V501 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V501 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 GEG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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