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V174 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,862 miles

front valance corroded and holed

o/s/f chassie corroded close to susp mount

o/s/r n/s/r sill corroded

oil leak from sump

Fail 24 Nov 2009 70,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front valance corroded and holed

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f chassie corroded close to susp mount

o/s/r n/s/r sill corroded

oil leak from sump

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,438 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,991 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 53,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 53,084 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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V174 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V174 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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What year was V174 AFC registered?

V174 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V174 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 AFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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