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V166 FFP

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,152 mi
Last recorded64,152 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 FFP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

Rear inner wings rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,262 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear inner wings rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,998 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 57,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,951 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,998 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills rusting

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,161 miles

outer sills rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,716 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,394 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,394 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,385 miles

all tyres on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,615 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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V166 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V166 FFP, 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 V166 FFP registered?

V166 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V166 FFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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