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V708 GDP

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 GDP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 164,449 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 152,742 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 123,779 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,616 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,486 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 77,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,295 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 64,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 59,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,330 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Nov 2006 48,475 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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V708 GDP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V708 GDP, 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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V708 GDP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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