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V81 GNT

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,244 mi
Last recorded195,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 195,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

bumper damaged

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 181,060 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 181,060 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 161,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 153,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 143,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 135,385 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 135,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2005 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wairing inner edge low

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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V81 GNT is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V81 GNT, 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 V81 GNT registered?

V81 GNT is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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