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V561 GAK

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,685 mi
Last recorded78,685 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 GAK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,685 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 78,675 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,954 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,953 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 62,668 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,573 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,660 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear [borderline to fail]

corrosion started on both outer sills at rear

front shockers , dust covers split

general corrosion started on chassis and rear inner sills

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

one front exhaust rubber adrift but exhaust secure at this time

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes

corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear [borderline to fail]

corrosion started on both outer sills at rear

front shockers , dust covers split

general corrosion started on chassis and rear inner sills

intermittant starting problem / suspect immobiliser or wiring fault

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

one front exhaust rubber adrift but exhaust secure at this time

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,570 miles

corrosion started on both rear wheel brake pipes and on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

frontmost exhaust hanger / 2 hangers fitted , 1 adrift , exhaust secure at this time

light corrosion started on both outer sills at rear on bottom

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion started on both rear wheel brake pipes and on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

frontmost exhaust hanger / 2 hangers fitted , 1 adrift , exhaust secure at this time

light corrosion started on both outer sills at rear on bottom

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

Fail 18 Dec 2007 49,215 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on various brake pipes / n/s front to rear at rear ,border line to fail

front exhaust hanger , one side broken but exhaust secure at this time

n/s outer c/v boot ,pin holed

slight deterioration / rear no plate

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,215 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes / n/s front to rear at rear ,border line to fail

front exhaust hanger , one side broken but exhaust secure at this time

n/s outer c/v boot ,pin holed

slight deterioration / rear no plate

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,587 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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V561 GAK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V561 GAK, 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 V561 GAK registered?

V561 GAK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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