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V438 FCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 FCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,173 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,239 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,653 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,573 miles

Advise attn Centre reat belt cut

Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise attn Centre reat belt cut

Advise attn o/s and n/s front brakes binding

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,012 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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V438 FCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V438 FCC, 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 V438 FCC registered?

V438 FCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V438 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 FCC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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