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V189 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 139,444 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to floor pans at rear,inner and outer sills

dampness to power steering pipes

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

reapir to inner wheel arch and outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 120,348 miles

sump badly corroded.may result in a sudden loss of oil

Fail 27 Oct 2008 120,265 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

sump badly corroded.may result in a sudden loss of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2007 110,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

brake pads look low

chip in windscreen

front bushes missing on engine mounting beam

long handbrake travel

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and also has a nail in tread

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe corrodeing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 110,106 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

brake pads look low

chip in windscreen

front bushes missing on engine mounting beam

long handbrake travel

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and also has a nail in tread

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,216 miles

Chips front screen,Front and Rear number plates discoloured,Slight binding rear wheels.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 101,216 miles

Chips front screen,Front and Rear number plates discoloured,Slight binding rear wheels.

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 89,888 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 89,825 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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V189 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V189 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.

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What year was V189 XFC registered?

V189 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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