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V250 FBA

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 FBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 131,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,989 miles

Both outer door sills corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 116,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,463 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,676 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low ontread (3mm)

front section exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre has wear to inner edge

small stone chips in windcsreen

Fail 10 Aug 2012 98,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low ontread (3mm)

front section exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre has wear to inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

small stone chips in windcsreen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,717 miles

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

knocking noise from gear box area

osf inner cv boot split

slight corrosion to front suspension

slight corrosion to underbody

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,711 miles

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

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

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

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

osf inner cv boot split

slight corrosion to front suspension

slight corrosion to underbody

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,053 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,716 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch slipping

metal buckle (male) deteriorate centre rear seat belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 68,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 42,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V250 FBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V250 FBA, 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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V250 FBA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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