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V230 FHO

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 160,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 160,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,964 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 152,824 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 138,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 130,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2013 130,607 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,484 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,773 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 104,765 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but visible from 20 mtrs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,541 miles

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Fail 17 Aug 2007 80,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,948 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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V230 FHO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V230 FHO, 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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V230 FHO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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