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V873 GHL

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 GHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,547 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 120,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,836 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 111,835 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,709 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated and cut

Fail 15 Dec 2008 106,709 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated and cut

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 97,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 87,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 76,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,985 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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V873 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V873 GHL, 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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V873 GHL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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