MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not parking (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing large area of screen (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
noise aux belt area
various brake pipes rusty
both number plate light dim.
bothside rear brake pipe/s end-s corroded.
nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.
offside front outer c.v gaiter perishing.
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both number plate light dim.
bothside rear brake pipe/s end-s corroded.
nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.
offside front outer c.v gaiter perishing.
bothside front outer c.v gaiters- perishing.
bothside rear trailing arm bush -small amount of play.
front across- brace corroded trough in place should repair, welded. marginal pass.
nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
bothside front brake pad/s worn deep -should replace.
bothside front outer c.v gaiters- perishing.
bothside rear trailing arm bush -small amount of play.
front across- brace corroded trough in place should repair, welded. marginal pass.
nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
offside rear brake binding slightly.
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s and o/s sills covered by trim
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W168 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W168 FBW, 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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W168 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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