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V158 FTT

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 FTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,481 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion offside rear outer sill and chassisleg

Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to holed exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion offside rear outer sill and chassisleg

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,161 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre brake light not working

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion offsidenrear chassis leg

steel wheel fitted in place of alloy nearside front

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down and excessive items covering seats

Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre brake light not working

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion offsidenrear chassis leg

steel wheel fitted in place of alloy nearside front

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down and excessive items covering seats

Pass 5 Nov 2015 92,248 miles

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

Offside rear chassis corroded

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear chassis corroded

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,727 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,175 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion inner rear sills

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,175 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,730 miles

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

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

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

baffles broken down in centre box

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,593 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 62,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,467 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,898 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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V158 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V158 FTT, 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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V158 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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