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V953 GNN

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GNN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2022 96,025 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,581 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around sill outer area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,557 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around sill outer area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,937 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear inner arch covers fitted unable to assess repair

Fail 24 Dec 2019 94,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,735 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material clamp area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch upper area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,670 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,820 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,355 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,970 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front wiper slight split

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s front wiper slight split

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,601 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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V953 GNN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 V953 GNN, 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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V953 GNN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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