No, V488 AFC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V488 AFC?

The MOT for V488 AFC is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 February 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of V488 AFC?

The recorded mileage for V488 AFC is 106,421 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V488 AFC ULEZ compliant?

No, V488 AFC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Nissan Almera 1.6L Petrol · V488 AFC

V488 AFC

1999 Nissan Almera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 106,421 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: NISSAN ALMERA
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/02/2013
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 106,421 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/02/2013

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 106,421 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1597cc

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V488 AFC Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2012
106,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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V488 AFC Mileage History

29/12/200671,758 mi
29/12/200671,758 mi
19/12/200776,323 mi+4,565 mi
03/12/200880,705 mi+4,382 mi
03/12/200986,947 mi+6,242 mi
05/01/201193,382 mi+6,435 mi
10/01/201193,384 mi+2 mi
22/02/2012106,421 mi+13,037 mi

Average of roughly 6,730 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

V488 AFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:15

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Nissan Almera (V488 AFC) between December 2006 and February 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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