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V885 FCU

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,991 mi
Last recorded89,991 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 FCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,991 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 82,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,990 miles

both front coil springs rusted

both outer CV gaitors cracking slightly

both rear brake discs badly rusted

floorpan rusted in several places

front brake pads wearing low

lower front crossmember rusted

offside front brake disc very rusted on inner surface

one front to rear brake pipe very rusted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,990 miles

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

both front coil springs rusted

both outer CV gaitors cracking slightly

both rear brake discs badly rusted

floorpan rusted in several places

front brake pads wearing low

lower front crossmember rusted

offside front brake disc very rusted on inner surface

one front to rear brake pipe very rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,769 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,769 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,885 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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V885 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V885 FCU, 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 V885 FCU registered?

V885 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V885 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 FCU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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