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V799 GFS

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 GFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,686 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

sump corroded and slight leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 98,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel filler pipe corroded

sump corroded and slight leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,428 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front chassis corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front chassis corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,105 miles

exhaust leaking

oil leak

power steering leaking?

Fail 6 Jan 2014 91,105 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust leaking

oil leak

power steering leaking?

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,133 miles

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

chassis corroded front and rear

engine sump corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

chassis corroded front and rear

engine sump corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,151 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 75,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,917 miles

rear fuel breather pipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear fuel breather pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,142 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V799 GFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V799 GFS, 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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What year was V799 GFS registered?

V799 GFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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