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V237 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,854 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,158 miles

centre exhaust mountings broken

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,075 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre on legal limit advice change

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

power steering pump damp poss power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 95,412 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,405 miles

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

offside rear tyre heavly wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 91,394 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear outer sill repair reqiures attention

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear outer sill repair reqiures attention

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,609 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,609 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,260 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 83,260 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

exhaust blow from centre box

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,891 miles

engine co level fluctuating

exhaust heat sheild loose cat/front pipe

offside rear tyre getting close to limit inner edge

small exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 6 Nov 2008 79,891 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre close to limit

engine co level fluctuating

exhaust heat sheild loose cat/front pipe

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

small exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,542 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 63,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 63,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 53,069 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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V237 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V237 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 V237 XFC registered?

V237 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V237 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V237 XFC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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