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V378 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 141,833 miles

slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 10 Jan 2012 120,655 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,540 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 104,540 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,388 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 19 Dec 2008 86,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 77,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 77,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,010 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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V378 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V378 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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What year was V378 AFC registered?

V378 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V378 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V378 AFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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