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V407 FCU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,654 mi
Last recorded49,654 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 FCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive weld & plate repairs have been carried out on this vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,389 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,910 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,690 miles

weld & plate repairs have been carried out on offside rear sill

Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,455 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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V407 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V407 FCU, 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 V407 FCU registered?

V407 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V407 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 FCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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