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V878 JFL

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,569 mi
Last recorded136,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 JFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,569 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 136,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 119,159 miles

corrosion to underside of car

welded repairs to both outer sills

Fail 13 Oct 2008 119,159 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to underside of car

welded repairs to both outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2007 102,408 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,283 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 13 Oct 2005 70,708 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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V878 JFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V878 JFL, 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 V878 JFL registered?

V878 JFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V878 JFL safe to buy?

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