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V868 FCJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,756 mi
Last recorded166,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 FCJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 166,756 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember corroded.

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

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 161,331 miles

Exhaust system has a mounting insecure.

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 161,331 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Exhaust system has a mounting insecure.

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,649 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 153,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Heavy corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corroded throughout.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 143,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corroded throughout.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,611 miles

Front crossmember corroding

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

Heavy corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 132,611 miles

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

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

Front crossmember corroding

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

Heavy corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 122,499 miles

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

General underside corrosion.

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged.

Sump corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 122,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

General underside corrosion.

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged.

Sump corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,145 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Nearside front indicator loose but secure.

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,763 miles

Nearside front indicator loose but still secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Sump slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front indicator loose but still secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Sump slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing edges.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 92,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing edges.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,808 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit in centre of tread.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Sump slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,577 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 70,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,370 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2005 55,012 miles

front brake pads about half worn

Fail 27 Oct 2005 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pads close to limit

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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V868 FCJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V868 FCJ, 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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V868 FCJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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