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V778 FYB

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,273 mi
Last recorded123,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 FYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,273 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,154 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front cross member badly corroded

n.s.f tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,903 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

slight water ingress in the n/s/f lamp

Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

slight water ingress in the n/s/f lamp

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,157 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracking and has nail in it

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,282 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,159 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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V778 FYB is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V778 FYB, 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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V778 FYB is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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