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V449 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,848 mi
Last recorded45,848 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 45,848 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing small area of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes slight binding.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch corroded, front lower, next to seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,619 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,490 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,489 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,716 miles

Tyres 70% worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V449 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V449 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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V449 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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