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V561 GBP

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 GBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,191 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 116,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,374 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty possibly due to low usage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap locking temporary type

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap temporary type with lock

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,488 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler breather pipe ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake fluid change

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,553 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,531 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 64,531 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,998 miles

rear suspension conponents rusty.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,514 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,050 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,035 miles

Nearside rear tyre walls are perished(on limit). Nearside and offside rear vinner sills are corroded but not excessively. Brake pipe to offside rear brake is starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre walls are perished(on limit). Nearside and offside rear vinner sills are corroded but not excessively. Brake pipe to offside rear brake is starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,349 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,349 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,431 miles

imbalance on front brakes 24%

Fail 1 Sep 2005 45,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside 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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V561 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V561 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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V561 GBP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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