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V224 FAD

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,597 mi
Last recorded145,597 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 FAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 145,597 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner side c.v boot deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Inner c.v boot

Pass 24 Oct 2015 13,983 miles

Front and rear number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and under sill outer (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 139,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front and rear number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and under sill outer (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 133,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,880 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,867 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 95,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,898 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,898 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion in both outer sills at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,594 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to engine sump.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,208 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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V224 FAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V224 FAD, 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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V224 FAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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