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V856 GAP

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 GAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,268 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 76,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,282 miles

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

offside and nearside rear body sills started to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,897 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 61,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,754 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,754 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,244 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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V856 GAP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V856 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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What year was V856 GAP registered?

V856 GAP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V856 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 GAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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