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V740 FFG

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,267 mi
Last recorded107,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FFG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 107,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

N/S/F rear tyre wearing low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

both front roll bar link bushes perishing

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge advice tracking check

damage to rear bumper

front wipers do not park

front wipers weak

rear wiper unservicable

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

both front roll bar link bushes perishing

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge advice tracking check

damage to rear bumper

front wipers do not park

front wipers weak

rear wiper unservicable

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,576 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 79,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,541 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2007 63,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,954 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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V740 FFG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V740 FFG, 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 V740 FFG registered?

V740 FFG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V740 FFG safe to buy?

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