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V225 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,120 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,836 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis holed by exhaust mount, but not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis holed by exhaust mount, but not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,247 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS RAILS--SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS--SLIGHT KNOCK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,432 miles

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

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE BIND--CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS RAILS--SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS--SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,880 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 36,880 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,804 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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V225 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V225 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 V225 XFC registered?

V225 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V225 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 XFC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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