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V277 YFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,245 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity duck tape on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt band missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity duck tape on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock gaiter incomplete

Nearside Rear shock gaiter incomplete

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock gaiter incomplete

Offside Rear shock gaiter incomplete

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated cv grease contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock gaiter incomplete

Nearside Rear shock gaiter incomplete

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub .cv grease contaminated

Offside Front shock gaiter incomplete

Offside Rear shock gaiter incomplete

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,448 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess play in mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damage slightly loose on fixings.

oil leak[s].

slight exhaust blow centre section.

unable to fully inspect nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper damage slightly loose on fixings.

oil leak[s].

slight exhaust blow centre section.

unable to fully inspect nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,415 miles

sump corroded sus arm corroded both front tyres perished and low on inner edge rear number plate

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,179 miles

Nearside front suspension ball joint split pin deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,830 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear brakes unequal effort

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 39,523 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,492 miles

Nearside outer sill quite damaged.

Offside front wiperblade not clearing screen very well.

Offside rear brake pipe quite corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,257 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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V277 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V277 YFC, 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 V277 YFC registered?

V277 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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