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V249 FHO

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor badly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor badly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,056 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,548 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 71,904 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage caused by kerbing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V249 FHO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V249 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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V249 FHO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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