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V208 FHC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 FHC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,382 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 128,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,407 miles

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

corrsion on floor pan

corrsion on rear inner sills

non standard exhaust system

non standard susspension

non standard wheels

Pass 16 May 2013 120,741 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2013 120,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 119,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp on.

both rear service brake efforts low.

exhaust in poor condition.

exhaust noisy.

underside of vehicle covered in sealer.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp on.

both rear service brake efforts low.

exhaust in poor condition.

exhaust noisy.

underside of vehicle covered in sealer.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,069 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

both offside and nearside inner sills rusty

both offside and nearside rear tyres have small cuts on the edge of the tread not exposing any ply or cords not fouling at the time of the test

different wheels and size tyres fitted to the front and rear at the time of the test

front subframe rusty

minor damage to the nearside front chassis rail

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

nearside front brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

both offside and nearside inner sills rusty

both offside and nearside rear tyres have small cuts on the edge of the tread not exposing any ply or cords not fouling at the time of the test

catalyst not fitted at the time of the test

different wheels and size tyres fitted to the front and rear at the time of the test

front subframe rusty

handbrake travel high

minor damage to the nearside front chassis rail

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

unable to test offside headlamp aim due to the dipbeam not working at the time of the test

nearside front brake hose securing clip missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,751 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 96,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,478 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,206 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V208 FHC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V208 FHC, 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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V208 FHC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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