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V301 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 81,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,343 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,773 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both outer sills heavily corroded

n/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 41,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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V301 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V301 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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V301 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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