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V241 FDB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,226 mi
Last recorded68,226 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 FDB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill i (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 68,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill i (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 67,314 miles

fuel filler pipe shown surface corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe from brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,898 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 65,898 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r outer sill showing surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2022 62,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 61,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 59,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,657 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing wear

Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,087 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing slight wear

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,010 miles

slight wear on o/ n/s/f tyre inner treads

Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,735 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,670 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn on inside

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 23,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 23,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 17,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V241 FDB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V241 FDB, 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 V241 FDB registered?

V241 FDB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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