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V53 FBN

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,788 mi
Last recorded78,788 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise areas of advanced corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,527 miles

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

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

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

areas of advanced corrosion

nearside rear disc in poor condition and wheel stiff to turn by hand. advise further inspection.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

areas of advanced corrosion

nearside rear disc in poor condition and wheel stiff to turn by hand. advise further inspection.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,157 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,916 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 56,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXCESSIVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER.

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR BRAKES ARE SLIGHTLY BINDING AT BOTH SIDES.

REAR SIDE WINDOWS AT BOTH SIDES AND TAILGATE WINDOW HAVE DARK TINTED SCREENING.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,420 miles

advise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,420 miles

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

advise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,191 miles

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

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

advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,573 miles

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

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

advise front brake strip and clean due slight brake bind

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,990 miles

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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V53 FBN 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 V53 FBN, 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 V53 FBN registered?

V53 FBN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V53 FBN safe to buy?

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