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V881 JFL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 JFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,700 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

floor pan slight corrosion

surface corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2014 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,264 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,264 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,122 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust hangers corroded and broken

oil leak @ sump

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,986 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,082 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,500 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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V881 JFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V881 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 V881 JFL registered?

V881 JFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V881 JFL safe to buy?

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