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V901 GFS

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 GFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,542 miles

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

front valence for radiater support heavily corroded but not within 309 cms of component

Fail 27 Jun 2013 124,527 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

front valence for radiater support heavily corroded but not within 309 cms of component

Pass 9 May 2012 120,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 117,462 miles

welding repairs carried out to both nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2010 114,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 114,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,673 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 110,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

ADVISE REQUIRES TRACKING TO BE CHECKED/ADJUSTED

N/S/F CV BOOT HAS A PIN HOLE

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

UNDER BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 90,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,905 miles

oil leak

slight knock from nearside front,complete new wishbone & stabiliser fitted

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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V901 GFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V901 GFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V901 GFS registered?

V901 GFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V901 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 GFS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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