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V596 FYA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,483 miles

battery has slight movement

both rear wheels slight bind

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 151,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

battery has slight movement

both rear wheels slight bind

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 147,847 miles

front engine mount worn rubber splitting

front floors corroded

inner sills corroded

outer sill corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 138,282 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear number plate marked

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2012 138,220 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear number plate marked

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 9 May 2011 114,811 miles

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

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

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,755 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 Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 110,246 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 110,246 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,252 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 83,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,588 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 FYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 V596 FYA, 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 V596 FYA registered?

V596 FYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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