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V147 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,669 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,001 miles

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

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

all 4 damper gaiters split

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,088 miles

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

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

The near side front damper gaitor is split.

The near side front tyre walls are cracking.

The near side rear damper gaitor is split.

The off side front damper gaitor is split.

The off side front tyre walls are cracking+the tread is thin on the inner edge.

The off side rear damper gaitor is split.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,419 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,524 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls.

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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V147 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V147 AFC, 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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V147 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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