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V840 FEX

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,357 mi
Last recorded234,357 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 FEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 234,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Areas of underside and sill panels showing corrosion weakness/damage but meeting test criteria

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

Power steering and other drive belts perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Oct 2012 226,379 miles

Areas of underside showing corrosion damage

Dampness around power steering pipes behind front bumper,but no leaks detected during test

Power steering,alternator and air conditioning belts slight perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 226,379 miles

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

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

Areas of underside showing corrosion damage

Dampness around power steering pipes behind front bumper,but no leaks detected during test

Power steering,alternator and air conditioning belts slight perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 216,102 miles

Areas of bodywork showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs deteriorated,but meeting test criteria;Replacement advised

Slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2011 216,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Areas of bodywork showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs deteriorated,but meeting test criteria;Replacement advised

Slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2010 202,702 miles

Dampness around P.A.S pipes at front behind radiator,but no leaks detected during test;keep under observation

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria.Replacement advised

Underside of vehicle showing areas of corrosion attack,but meeting test criteria at moment

Fail 13 Oct 2010 202,702 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe from front to nearside rear showing corrosion damage;further investigation/replacement advised

Dampness around front P.A.S pipes near radiator,but no leaks visible on test;pump also slightly noisy on lock to lock check,but meeting test criteria;attention advised

Rear brake discs showing deterioration,and brakes slight binding,but meeting test criteria.Replacement advised

Underside of vehicle showing areas of corrosion attack,but meeting test criteria at moment

Vehicle is unsafe to drive,and should NOT be used until hydraulic brakes are in operation

Pass 16 Oct 2009 189,622 miles

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

Rear brake discs showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria.Replacement advised

Fail 16 Oct 2009 189,622 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria.Replacement advised

Fail 29 Sep 2008 174,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 174,400 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 162,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 162,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 145,285 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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V840 FEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V840 FEX, 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 V840 FEX registered?

V840 FEX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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