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V473 FLJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,848 mi
Last recorded110,848 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 110,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,833 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,989 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,939 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V473 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V473 FLJ, 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 V473 FLJ registered?

V473 FLJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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