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V524 GBP

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 GBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 127,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rearouter wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,424 miles

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

all shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

both outer sills and under sills rusty

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front crossmember and rear chassis both sides rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2013 119,423 miles

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

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

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

all shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

both outer sills and under sills rusty

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front crossmember and rear chassis both sides rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,898 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Both front shock absorber boots deteriorated

Both rear inner sill to floor areas corroded

Both rear shock absorber boots deteriorated

Exhaust centre section corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Mixed speed rating tyres rear axle

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front shock absorber boots deteriorated

Both rear inner sill to floor areas corroded

Both rear shock absorber boots deteriorated

Exhaust centre section corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Mixed speed rating tyres rear axle

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,385 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside outer sill corrosion

Offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak

Rear tyres different speed ratings

Rear wheels not locking on brake test

Fail 7 Dec 2011 102,385 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside outer sill corrosion

Offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak

Rear tyres different speed ratings

Rear wheels not locking on brake test

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,273 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper split at ends

windscreen damaged outside perscribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper split at ends

windscreen damaged outside perscribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,668 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel long

rear number plate poor

Pass 31 Dec 2008 79,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2008 79,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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V524 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V524 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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V524 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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