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V278 FCH

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,057 mi
Last recorded88,057 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FCH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,069 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,838 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,342 miles

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

o/s/f mirror broken

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,935 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 46,259 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,220 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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V278 FCH is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V278 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 V278 FCH registered?

V278 FCH is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V278 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 FCH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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