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V163 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 119,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,860 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 119,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 107,058 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 96,613 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 87,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 59,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,081 miles

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

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

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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V163 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V163 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V163 AFC registered?

V163 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V163 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V163 AFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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