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V296 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Purple Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,168 mi
Last recorded70,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,168 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,648 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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V296 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Purple with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V296 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

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What year was V296 XFC registered?

V296 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V296 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 XFC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V296 XFC have outstanding finance?

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