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V389 FTA

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,988 mi
Last recorded124,988 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 124,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 124,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine sump leaking badly .Badly repaired

Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n,s,r, brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 90,584 miles

engine sump heavily rusted

front body crossmember heavily rusted

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,584 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump heavily rusted

front body crossmember heavily rusted

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2005 81,027 miles

O/S/R brake binding on slightly(ADVISE INVESTIGATE)

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroding

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres 3mm

front crossmember surface rusted

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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V389 FTA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V389 FTA, 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 V389 FTA registered?

V389 FTA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V389 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 FTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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