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V968 GFJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

247,112 mi
Last recorded247,112 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 GFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 247,112 miles

Front surface rust across front cross member

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight damage

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet rusty likely to injure as its around catch

multi grove belts cracking with age

Fail 6 Sep 2018 247,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective cat mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight damage

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 year (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet rusty likely to injure as its around catch

Pass 12 Sep 2017 241,447 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 241,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 233,459 miles

rear brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 233,457 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 226,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE JUDDER

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD UNEVEN

Fail 4 Sep 2015 225,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE JUDDER

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD UNEVEN

Fail 17 Sep 2014 211,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 211,572 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 197,170 miles

front valance corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 197,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front valance corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 182,730 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 182,730 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 167,223 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2011 167,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2010 151,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 151,148 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 137,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 137,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,480 miles

rear silencer pipe corroded and leaking slightly.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 121,480 miles

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

rear silencer pipe corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 108,340 miles

as previously advised.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 108,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,795 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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V968 GFJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V968 GFJ, 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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V968 GFJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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