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V102 FMW

1999 Nissan Almera

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 FMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti-roll bar links bushes small splits

front nearside outer indicator lens damaged (still showing amber)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,444 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti-roll bar links bushes small splits

front nearside outer indicator lens damaged (still showing amber)

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,308 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front indicator lens damaged but still shows correct colour light

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front indicator lens damaged but still shows correct colour light

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

unable to fully check front and nearside rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,278 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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V102 FMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V102 FMW, 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 V102 FMW registered?

V102 FMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V102 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V102 FMW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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