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V547 GEX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 GEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2016 83,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak from sump.

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 81,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,220 miles

n/s rear binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,641 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,641 miles

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

Rear wheels binding slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,221 miles

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

n/s rear of bodysill holed ,starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear of bodysill holed ,starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,768 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,676 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,886 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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V547 GEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V547 GEX, 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 V547 GEX registered?

V547 GEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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