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V196 FLC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 FLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,520 miles

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

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

Advise tracking

Nail n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,583 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,583 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)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,373 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,153 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,153 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,240 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers noisy

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,994 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 70,994 miles

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

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

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

Advise tracking

Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,126 miles

Advise tracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,126 miles

Advise tracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,449 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,433 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,038 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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V196 FLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V196 FLC, 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 V196 FLC registered?

V196 FLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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