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V108 RFL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 114,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2016 108,259 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 16%

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,896 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 71,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,138 miles

fuel tank filler breather pipe corroded and holed but leaking at time of test

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2008 65,138 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank filler breather pipe corroded and holed but leaking at time of test

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,948 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 58,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,329 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 52,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,774 miles

n/s rear outer brake disc face has surface corrosion advise

o/s n/s rear steel brake pipes-surface corrosion

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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V108 RFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V108 RFL, 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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V108 RFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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