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V862 FLB

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 FLB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking from side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking from side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,434 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 89,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,915 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking from side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,752 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing from edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,308 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,614 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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V862 FLB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V862 FLB, 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 V862 FLB registered?

V862 FLB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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