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S228 KOV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 KOV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,192 miles

nearside and offside inner,outer sills and outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside inner,outer sills and outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,015 miles

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches corroded

previous repairs to nearside and offside inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches

Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches corroded

previous repairs to nearside and offside inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under side boot carpet next to rearmost seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,103 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

welding repairs to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,427 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2011 47,426 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)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,048 miles

front number plate damage

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,248 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,091 miles

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

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

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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S228 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S228 KOV, 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 S228 KOV registered?

S228 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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