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V979 FBN

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,811 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,283 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 37,282 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,338 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,814 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn low around inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,339 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,420 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,266 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,382 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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V979 FBN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V979 FBN, 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 V979 FBN registered?

V979 FBN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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