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V246 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,760 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,835 miles

advise front brake pads look low

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise nail in o/s/f tyre

advise o/s/r brake pads low and signs of brake binding

advise o/s/r sill rusty

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 113,835 miles

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

advise front brake pads look low

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise nail in o/s/f tyre

advise o/s/r brake pads low and signs of brake binding

advise o/s/r sill rusty

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust rusty

advise front cross member rusty

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/r sill rusty

advise o/s/r tyre slighty perished

advise signs of o/s/r brake been binding

Fail 26 Mar 2010 104,937 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust rusty

advise front cross member rusty

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/r sill rusty

advise o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,843 miles

front n/s and o/s outer cv boots perished

middle exhaust corroded

o/s/r disk scored at and brake has lower effort than n/s/rear

Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,990 miles

centre exhaust rusty

o/s/f outer cv boot perished n/s slightly †no attesion needed at the moment

rear tyres getting low

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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V246 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V246 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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What year was V246 AFC registered?

V246 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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