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V511 GBA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,959 mi
Last recorded88,959 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 GBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,959 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,720 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,160 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,159 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,613 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,538 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,854 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 52,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,947 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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V511 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V511 GBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V511 GBA registered?

V511 GBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V511 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 GBA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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