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V696 FBD

2000 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 FBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 83,820 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 83,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,341 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 63,337 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,731 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,160 miles

all under vehicle components corroding

Fail 29 May 2019 42,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under vehicle components corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 40,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 32,821 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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V696 FBD is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 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 V696 FBD, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V696 FBD is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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