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V521 FFP

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 FFP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 115,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S front dent damaged but can open or close from inside and outside. also does latch secure.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S front dent damaged but can open or close from inside and outside. also does latch secure.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 64,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,366 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 56,302 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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V521 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V521 FFP, 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 V521 FFP registered?

V521 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V521 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 FFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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