MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake pipes rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
osr inner wing very rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
os sill rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
os sill rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
all four shock dust cover split
slight binding o/s/r brake
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
all four shock dust cover split
slight binding o/s/r brake
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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V196 XFC 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 75%.
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 V196 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 V196 XFC registered?
V196 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.
Is V196 XFC safe to buy?
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