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V472 FCD

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 FCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 103,698 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,520 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,755 miles

slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,753 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre low on inner edges of tread.

off side rear tyre in very poor condition.

slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipe.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,342 miles

3 Screws and a nail in nearside rear tyre.

Corrosion to front cross member under radiator.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan areas.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe at brake hose end.

Rear brake pads appear to be starting to wear low.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

3 Screws and a nail in nearside rear tyre.

Corrosion to front cross member under radiator.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan areas.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe at brake hose end.

Rear brake pads appear to be starting to wear low.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,166 miles

Advisory items as per last test on Test No. 252402830242 Aug 20th 2010 GD

Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,164 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear door sills in advanced state of corrosion

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,327 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on tread.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall is scuffed. Badly in places.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,380 miles

small chip in near side of windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,250 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

crack/chip in windscreen on near side

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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V472 FCD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V472 FCD, 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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V472 FCD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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