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V796 GEG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,511 mi
Last recorded107,511 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 GEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,511 miles

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

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

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)

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

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall weathered (cracking)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/r outer lower sill rusty

advise o/s/r outer lower sill rusty

advise o/s/r tyre weathered (cracking)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,159 miles

advise o/s and n/s lower sills rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 96,505 miles

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

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

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 17 Oct 2012 93,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 93,889 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,002 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 88,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,315 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 82,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 82,434 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 76,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 62,835 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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V796 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V796 GEG, 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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V796 GEG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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