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FG03 FBC

2000 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FBC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,085 miles

Nearside Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Lamp has damage (repair tape used)

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

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

oil leak

small exhaust leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Lamp has damage (repair tape used)

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

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

oil leak

small exhaust leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 87,609 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,509 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2012 77,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 77,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,015 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,664 miles

front lower radiator panel excessivly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,618 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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FG03 FBC is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 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 FG03 FBC, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG03 FBC registered?

FG03 FBC is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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