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V508 GEG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 GEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyre inner side wall signs of cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,336 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,677 miles

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

avise small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2010 61,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

avise small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,249 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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V508 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red 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 V508 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 V508 GEG registered?

V508 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V508 GEG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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