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V996 GKX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 GKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,225 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

offside mirror unit damaged

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,061 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

offside mirror unit damaged

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 103,062 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,000 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,564 miles

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both outer sills rusting

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both outer sills rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,114 miles

nearside and offside fornt wipers splitting at their ends

offside front headlight has a small chip in it

sump of engine starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,406 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/stonechip offside headlamp glass

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper split on ends/stonechip offside headlamp glass/general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside front tyre worn inside tread/nearside front tyre worn on outer treads

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip offside headlamp glass/

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,887 miles

offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,841 miles

stone chipoffside headlamp glass/both front tyres worn inside edge/ nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

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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V996 GKX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V996 GKX, 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 V996 GKX registered?

V996 GKX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V996 GKX safe to buy?

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