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V985 GNK

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 GNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Back Box Pipe Covered In Putty And Jubilee Clips - Currently Secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S + O/S Wipers Smeary - Not Adversely Affecting View (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroding - Not Within Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,359 miles

n/s o/s drive shaft gaiter slight leak of grease

spot light fitted to front of bonnet

Fail 3 Dec 2022 124,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake bind

n/s o/s drive shaft gaiter slight leak of grease

spot light fitted to front of bonnet

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,124 miles

spot light bar fitted on bonnet

Fail 13 Dec 2021 112,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

spot light bar fitted on bonnet

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,123 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aux spot light fitted to bonnet

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,352 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished/cracked

Outer sills are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,313 miles

outter sills are starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 70,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,093 miles

n/s/f c/v gaiter has a pin hole

n/s/r metal brake pipe from wheel cylinder to flexy starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe from wheel cylinder to flexy starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,191 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread on outter edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 58,190 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,870 miles

front tyres getting low on outside edges

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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V985 GNK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V985 GNK, 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 V985 GNK registered?

V985 GNK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V985 GNK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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