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V261 FDB

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 FDB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,767 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,740 miles

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

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

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,139 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,187 miles

nearside front tyre peeling on sidewall

remould tyres fitted to front

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,640 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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V261 FDB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V261 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 V261 FDB registered?

V261 FDB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V261 FDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 FDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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