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V116 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,670 mi
Last recorded131,670 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 131,670 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 127,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,703 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 118,783 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 75,464 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,064 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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V116 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V116 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V116 XFC registered?

V116 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V116 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 XFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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