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V578 FTE

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 FTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 69,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 13 Jul 2017 56,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,108 miles

battery loose

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,999 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,817 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,566 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,289 miles

both front coil springs slight ly corroded

minor cut n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,289 miles

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

both front coil springs slight ly corroded

minor cut n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,204 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,600 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,293 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall heavilly cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 41,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,329 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V578 FTE is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V578 FTE, 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 V578 FTE registered?

V578 FTE is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V578 FTE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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