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V785 GDL

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 103,147 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,353 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2012 88,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Direct positive feed from battery has wire running through door shut with no insulation other than wire coating as protection against short. This may wear in time and become a danger so should be re fed through bulk head wiring rubber grommet

Dust covers on both front and both rear shock absorbers split

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear braking components have lack of free rotation which eased off the more brakes were worked. Advise full brake inspection with wheels removed as your braking system may require adjustment or repair

Tyre size: 18565R14H

Various suspension component prescribed areas and chassis rails have corrosion which at time of test was not severe enough to be a reason for rejection

Wipers smearing at time of test but not seriously affecting view

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Direct positive feed from battery has wire running through door shut with no insulation other than wire coating as protection against short. This may wear in time and become a danger so should be re fed through bulk head wiring rubber grommet

Dust covers on both front and both rear shock absorbers split

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear braking components have lack of free rotation which eased off the more brakes were worked. Advise full brake inspection with wheels removed as your braking system may require adjustment or repair

Tyre size: 18565R14H

Various suspension component prescribed areas and chassis rails have corrosion which at time of test was not severe enough to be a reason for rejection

Wipers smearing at time of test but not seriously affecting view

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,827 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level getting low

front panel section corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,827 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level getting low

front panel section corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,473 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front panel section corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front panel section corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,810 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,405 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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V785 GDL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V785 GDL, 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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V785 GDL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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