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V446 FCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,522 mi
Last recorded174,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 FCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 174,522 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 174,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 163,019 miles

o/s/front chassis corroded

175/65/14 t tyres fitted to rear axle and 185/65/14 t and h rated tyres fitted to front axle

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

front crossmember under radiator corroded

n/s/front headlamp slightly insecure

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

rear chassis and rear floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 163,019 miles

175/65/14 t tyres fitted to rear axle and 185/65/14 t and h rated tyres fitted to front axle

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

front crossmember under radiator corroded

n/s/front headlamp slightly insecure

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

o/s/front chassis corroded

rear chassis and rear floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 152,769 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 152,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,884 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 143,781 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front cross member corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 Oct 2008 130,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front cross member corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,494 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 117,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 75,281 miles

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

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

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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V446 FCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V446 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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V446 FCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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