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V279 YFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion to offside front wishbone

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 106,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,434 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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V279 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V279 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V279 YFC registered?

V279 YFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V279 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 YFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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