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V897 FBY

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 FBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,573 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,546 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Battery insecure

Condensation nearside headlamp

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,741 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 59,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 56,045 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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V897 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V897 FBY, 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 V897 FBY registered?

V897 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V897 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 FBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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