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V357 FNU

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,747 mi
Last recorded108,747 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 FNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box insecure leaking (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member inadequate repair (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings trail arm mount corrosion and inner sill inadequate repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 105,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,309 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,900 miles

front cross member under radiator surface corroded

front number plate damage

rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member under radiator surface corroded

front number plate damage

rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,118 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,050 miles

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

surface rust outer sil

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,171 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished 185/65/14

Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished 185/65/14

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,462 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,953 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V357 FNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V357 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 V357 FNU registered?

V357 FNU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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