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V481 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,043 mi
Last recorded51,043 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 51,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,064 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,427 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear Brake pipe corroded

Exhaust corroded

Neareside inner sill rusty

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,427 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Neareside inner sill rusty

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,685 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s mirror glass damaged

advise wipers split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,881 miles

advise n/s mirror glass

advise rear brake service

Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,881 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)

advise n/s mirror glass

advise rear brake service

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake service

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,932 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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V481 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V481 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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V481 AFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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