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V447 FGK

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 FGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 134,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear and both front suspension dust cover are damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 126,034 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,383 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pads close legal lmmit

both rear shock dust cover split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,726 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 82,272 miles

Near side front tyre tread low.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Near side front tyre tread low.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,645 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,641 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 66,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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V447 FGK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V447 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 V447 FGK registered?

V447 FGK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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