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V596 FDY

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 FDY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,395 miles

front exhaust mount rusted

rear inner sills rusted

suspension rusted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust mount rusted

rear inner sills rusted

suspension rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,369 miles

rear brake pipe slightly rusted

rear tyres perished

suspension and underside rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,739 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,761 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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V596 FDY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V596 FDY, 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

How do I check the history of V596 FDY?

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What year was V596 FDY registered?

V596 FDY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V596 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 FDY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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