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V831 GAP

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,817 mi
Last recorded145,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 GAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,817 miles

front slam panel corroded

underbody corrsion

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,813 miles

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

front slam panel corroded

underbody corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 144,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 142,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,345 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,103 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 133,065 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,040 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,649 miles

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

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

front crossmember in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,340 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front cross member excessive corroded.

front engine mount has movement in it due to cross member corroded

radiator insecure

rear plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2012 122,214 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front cross member excessive corroded.

front engine mount has movement in it due to cross member corroded

radiator insecure

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,708 miles

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,178 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 108,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,152 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 101,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,936 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 92,936 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 83,826 miles

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

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

both outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 83,826 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,372 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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V831 GAP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V831 GAP, 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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V831 GAP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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