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V398 FTA

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,106 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,300 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 39,868 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside head lamp has stone chip in len

Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside head lamp has stone chip in len

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,452 miles

corrosion breaking out to osr inner and nsr inner sills

osf,osr and nsr brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,056 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 17,056 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,656 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,613 miles

front no plate slightly defaced rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2006 10,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,784 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 9,878 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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V398 FTA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V398 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 V398 FTA registered?

V398 FTA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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