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V430 FGK

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 FGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,162 miles

rear discs showing corrsion

Fail 9 Jan 2014 103,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear discs showing corrsion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,195 miles

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

offside rear flexible hose has fouled on exhaust mount causing some chaffing

rear discs becoming corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,191 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

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

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

offside rear flexible hose has fouled on exhaust mount causing some chaffing

rear discs becoming corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 87,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,537 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,537 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,195 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,555 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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V430 FGK 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 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 V430 FGK, 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 V430 FGK registered?

V430 FGK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V430 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V430 FGK 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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