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V356 FNU

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 FNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,673 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks on inner walls

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 90,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silener (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2centre rubbers split (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

All 4 tyres have cracks on inner walls

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust pipe front hanger broken due to corrosion still secure.

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

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Screw in N/S/R tyre

high level brake light in-op

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,763 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust pipe front hanger broken due to corrosion still secure.

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

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Screw in N/S/R tyre

high level brake light in-op

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,662 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding.

rear exhaust rubber mounting partially split.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,900 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,610 miles

Front washers blocked slightly.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 18 Dec 2010 69,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front washers blocked slightly.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 63,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,701 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,692 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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V356 FNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V356 FNU, 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 V356 FNU registered?

V356 FNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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