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V338 FLJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,606 mi
Last recorded176,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 176,606 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Fail 6 May 2022 176,510 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 173,045 miles

front tyres inner edges

Fail 4 May 2021 173,035 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edges

Pass 23 May 2019 163,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 150,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 150,033 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 138,802 miles

rust under bumper n/s

Fail 10 May 2017 138,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords. 185/65r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

rust under bumper n/s

Pass 10 May 2016 126,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold down pipe joint (7.1.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 126,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold down pipe joint (7.1.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,904 miles

both sill panels corroded

exhaust in corroded condition

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,968 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,709 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spliting on inner side wall tyres on both front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,050 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 90,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,533 miles

Off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,346 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

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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V338 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V338 FLJ, 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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V338 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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