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V259 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,087 mi
Last recorded139,087 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 139,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear inner sills behind bumper holed and rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,004 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 134,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 128,045 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes perished and cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

abs light intermittent

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 93,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,104 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,565 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,618 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,462 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,118 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 52,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,434 miles

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

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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V259 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V259 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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V259 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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