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V266 FCH

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 FCH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,244 miles

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,792 miles

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

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

condition of wiper blades

Fail 8 Aug 2016 46,792 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working covered by a sticker (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,893 miles

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

emissions not tested

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions not tested

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,085 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,222 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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V266 FCH is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 V266 FCH, 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 V266 FCH registered?

V266 FCH is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V266 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V266 FCH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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