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V889 FGF

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 FGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,922 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt removed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,071 miles

ABS light came on during test then went off.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,071 miles

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)

ABS light came on during test then went off.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 109,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,440 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 105,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

all four shockabsorber protective gators split

off side front bump stop on shockabsorber distorted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,279 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt cut and frayed

Fail 9 Aug 2010 92,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear seat belt cut and frayed

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,822 miles

Alternator very noisy.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,582 miles

1.power steering pump noisey 2,nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,582 miles

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

1.power steering pump noisey 2,nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,866 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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V889 FGF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V889 FGF, 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 V889 FGF registered?

V889 FGF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V889 FGF safe to buy?

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