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V235 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both brakes getting sticky.advise check pads.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,616 miles

advise brake clean and strip of all pads pads sticking .....

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake clean and strip of all pads pads sticking .....

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,367 miles

both outer cv boots starting to deterate

Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both outer cv boots starting to deterate

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,099 miles

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

both sills starting top look rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,730 miles

front no plate some damage cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2005 65,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V235 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 V235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V235 AFC registered?

V235 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V235 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 AFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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