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V218 FHC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 FHC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 128,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 114,465 miles

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 114,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 100,515 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 100,498 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 95,611 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 95,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 89,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 89,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 82,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2008 75,855 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 75,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,647 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,637 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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V218 FHC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V218 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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What year was V218 FHC registered?

V218 FHC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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