CarVerify

Free Car Check

V696 RFL

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 83,155 miles

Front Front cross member / radiator cradle corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,929 miles

Front crossmember by rad very corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 80,925 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front crossmember by rad very corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine oil low topped up 1/2 ltr oil

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,714 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear handbrake reading low but 16% on limit

engine oil below min topped up 1ltr oil

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front cross member corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low but 16% on limit

engine oil below min topped up 1ltr oil

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,389 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,012 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,249 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,285 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,285 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,940 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,010 miles

parts of exhaust showing corrosion

rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,853 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,853 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,314 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,007 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 29,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,446 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V696 RFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V696 RFL, 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 V696 RFL?

You can check the full history of V696 RFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V696 RFL registered?

V696 RFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V696 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 RFL shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V696 RFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V696 RFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.