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V56 GJB

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,727 mi
Last recorded157,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 GJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 157,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 143,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 136,349 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 116,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

nearside mirror back not fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 116,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

nearside mirror back not fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,788 miles

Dipstick Broken. Damage To Front Bumper, Offside Front Wing, Nearside Front Wing, Rear Bumper & Nearside Rear Door.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front & Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Split.

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Mirror Shroud Damaged. Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Indicator Unit Damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Slight Oil Leak @ Sump Gasket Area.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 110,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Dipstick Broken. Damage To Front Bumper, Offside Front Wing, Nearside Front Wing, Rear Bumper & Nearside Rear Door.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front & Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Split.

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Mirror Shroud Damaged. Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Indicator Unit Damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Slight Oil Leak @ Sump Gasket Area.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,066 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

high beam warning light stays on

Pass 5 Nov 2007 90,187 miles

wear to inner edges of both front and offside rear tyre noted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,787 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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V56 GJB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V56 GJB, 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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V56 GJB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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