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V163 FLJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,898 mi
Last recorded129,898 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 129,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion fuel filler area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot body (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear front to rear fuel line rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 113,741 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,741 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,887 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,884 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,334 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 82,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 82,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,772 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,055 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

both sill corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,635 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

front drop link bushes cracked and perished

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006

front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2005 44,298 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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V163 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc 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 V163 FLJ, 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 V163 FLJ registered?

V163 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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