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V304 XFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,262 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTTOM OF SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,203 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 59,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing on inner gdge.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,273 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing on inner gdge.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,089 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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V304 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V304 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 V304 XFC registered?

V304 XFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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