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V553 FFP

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 FFP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,243 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,839 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,326 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,104 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 49,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,090 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,349 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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V553 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V553 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V553 FFP registered?

V553 FFP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V553 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 FFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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