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V886 GEX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 GEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 x holes in sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside inner wings corroded

Rear offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

under body and various components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear inner arches corroded rear sections

underside surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,895 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear inner arches corroded rear sections

underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most of underside has surface corrosion

rear arches inner corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)

much of under side has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,099 miles

much of under side has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,481 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 55,479 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,393 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,345 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,120 miles

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

Hole in Offside headlamp lens no effect on beam pattern.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,265 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,962 miles

front wiper blades starting to tear on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,395 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,835 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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V886 GEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V886 GEX, 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 V886 GEX registered?

V886 GEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V886 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 GEX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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