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V172 YFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,091 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 79,922 miles

Nearside Front 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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V172 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V172 YFC, 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

How do I check the history of V172 YFC?

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What year was V172 YFC registered?

V172 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V172 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 YFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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