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V198 FLC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,850 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,907 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded slightley

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,375 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,604 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,329 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 32,712 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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V198 FLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V198 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 V198 FLC registered?

V198 FLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V198 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 FLC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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