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V254 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,451 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,945 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,975 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,187 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,166 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,538 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside outer sill is corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,970 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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V254 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V254 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V254 XFC?

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What year was V254 XFC registered?

V254 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V254 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V254 XFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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