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S166 FGJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 FGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2014 145,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 134,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 117,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 108,308 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on wall

steel brake brake pipes rusty/coated

Pass 12 Sep 2009 98,359 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 87,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 77,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 66,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 57,506 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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S166 FGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S166 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S166 FGJ registered?

S166 FGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S166 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 FGJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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