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V114 BFE

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV114 BFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,405 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake disc slightly correded

small crackes in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake disc slightly correded

small crackes in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

corrosion ubnderfloor front to rear

corroson on allbrake pipes

slight corroion on sills

slight oilleak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,757 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,307 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,872 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,648 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 37,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V114 BFE is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V114 BFE, 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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V114 BFE is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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