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V293 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,614 miles

o/s of vehicle damaged

o/s wiper blade split

washer fluid contaminated (bad smell)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 19 Oct 2013 87,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 84,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,961 miles

corrosion on vehicle body.rear metal brake pipes getting rusty and should be replaced soon.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 79,142 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front chassis corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear wiper split.

slight bind from both rear wheels.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,052 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,010 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

alternator belt has stress cracks, all belts noisey.

arial missing.

n/s/r brake disc corroded. on edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,953 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 71,953 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,747 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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V293 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V293 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.

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What year was V293 XFC registered?

V293 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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