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V217 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,631 miles

Both rear main brake pipes are corroded

Front cross member is corroded

Fuel filler neck is corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Both rear main brake pipes are corroded

Front catalyst exhaust mounts are insecure

Front cross member is corroded

Fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,407 miles

Centre stop light inop

General surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

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

Rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light inop

General surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,669 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,879 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode at rear and may soon require attention

Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills starting to corrode at rear and may soon require attention

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,011 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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V217 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V217 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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V217 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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