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V172 FTT

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 FTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 102,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,518 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 87,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,280 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,280 miles

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

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

Front discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,474 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 48,968 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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V172 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V172 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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What year was V172 FTT registered?

V172 FTT is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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