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V218 FLJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,301 mi
Last recorded111,301 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,882 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,882 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,553 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,885 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 105,700 miles

both c.v boots starting to perish

offside b piller base corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2010 105,699 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both c.v boots starting to perish

offside b piller base corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,805 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 103,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,444 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 91,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shock dust covers broken/split

both rear shock dust covers broken/split

stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,871 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 76,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc 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 V218 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

V218 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V218 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 FLJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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