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V202 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 142,393 miles

front brake pipes coated in plastic unable to inspect properly

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 142,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pipes coated in plastic unable to fully inspect

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 142,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

exhaust back box joint corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear inner sills corroded and weak

rear outer sills corroded

rear underbody corroded

wiper blades detiorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 136,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 129,929 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 127,803 miles

rear sills corroded

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 125,557 miles

brake pipes corroding

outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2007 122,901 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Dec 2005 114,168 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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V202 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V202 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 V202 XFC registered?

V202 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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