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V993 GDC

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 GDC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,111 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,408 miles

Front Shocker gaiters perished on both front struts.

Rear shocker gaiters split on both rear struts

Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shocker gaiters perished on both front struts.

Rear shocker gaiters split on both rear struts

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear brake binding

Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,392 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,696 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,216 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING

CAT BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,216 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING

CAT BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

N/S/R BRAKE DISC HEAVILLY PITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,611 miles

cat bracket broken

front and rear brakes show signs of overheating

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,611 miles

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

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

cat bracket broken

front and rear brakes show signs of overheating

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,947 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,947 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 64,843 miles

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,357 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2006 46,753 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 46,753 miles

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

cv boots worn

exhaust blowing from backbox join

front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 14 Jun 2005 38,476 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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V993 GDC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V993 GDC, 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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V993 GDC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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