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V301 FNE

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 FNE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,266 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 59,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rear arch rotted

Offside Rear Inner rear arch rotted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,993 miles

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

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2016 39,993 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

All brakes binding slightly

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

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2015 37,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2014 35,561 miles

both rear tyres in very poor condition, with cracks in the sidewalls and between tread.

corrosion to offside front floor

exhaust blowing from front and rear exhaust gaskets.

offside front tyre worn away on the edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,685 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

sills covered

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 29,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,697 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,382 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 24,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front drop link bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight brake noise

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,027 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

front drop link bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight brake noise

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,299 miles

chips in windscreen

front n/plate cracked

front pipe heatshields loose and rattling

wheels and body scratched

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,301 miles

front exhaust pipe flexible section heavily corroded

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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V301 FNE is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 V301 FNE, 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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V301 FNE is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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