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V440 FMR

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 FMR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,504 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,139 miles

Underbody showing signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 108,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Underbody showing signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,302 miles

Both front brakes partially binding

Both front seatbelts try to twist when pulled out

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

O/S/F outer Cv gaiter perished

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,301 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brakes partially binding

Both front seatbelts try to twist when pulled out

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

O/S/F outer Cv gaiter perished

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 99,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,009 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,009 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,067 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs corroding but performance satisfactory.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 51,762 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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V440 FMR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V440 FMR, 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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V440 FMR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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