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V308 FAD

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,295 mi
Last recorded111,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 FAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 99,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 99,640 miles

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,084 miles

Both front inner brake pads low.

Both rear inner brake pads low.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand.

O/S/R brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,239 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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V308 FAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V308 FAD, 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 V308 FAD registered?

V308 FAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V308 FAD safe to buy?

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