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V231 FYA

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 FYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test int mirror ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,941 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,978 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,222 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,652 miles

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

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

of side rear slight brake bind of side cv boot slight leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,275 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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V231 FYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V231 FYA, 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 V231 FYA registered?

V231 FYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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