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V820 FRB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FRB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2019 79,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bumper support holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 76,864 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside/offside front washer jets partially blocked

nearside/offside rear + offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside/offside rear sills corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2018 76,864 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside/offside front washer jets partially blocked

nearside/offside rear + offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside/offside rear sills corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 75,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,491 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 24 May 2016 74,491 miles

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

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

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 May 2015 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,108 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,160 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN STATE OF CORROSION HEAVY IN PLACES

Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN STATE OF CORROSION HEAVY IN PLACES

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,701 miles

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,661 miles

exhaust system is heavily corroded and is flaking.

near side sill is starting to corrode.

off side sill is starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,730 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V820 FRB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V820 FRB, 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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V820 FRB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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