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S243 KOV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,111 mi
Last recorded59,111 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 KOV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,111 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate cracked

nearside outer cv boot weeping lube

offside front tyre void of tread on the inner tread area

Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate cracked

nearside outer cv boot weeping lube

offside front tyre void of tread on the inner tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,204 miles

nearside front rim damaged in the inner side

offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,204 miles

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

nearside front rim damaged in the inner side

offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,032 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

OSR AND NSR SILLS CORRODED==OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,459 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,249 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,552 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,552 miles

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

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

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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S243 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S243 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 S243 KOV registered?

S243 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S243 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 KOV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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