CarVerify

Free Car Check

V157 DKF

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,224 miles

chip in near side headlamp glass

condition off side front outer cv boot

corrosio both rear undersills

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion front sub frame and wishbone

corrosion near side rear and off side rear bottom inner wing

heavy corrosion on front cross member

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

chip in near side headlamp glass

condition off side front outer cv boot

corrosio both rear undersills

corrosion front sub frame and wishbone

corrosion near side rear and off side rear bottom inner wing

heavy corrosion on front cross member

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,655 miles

both rear tyres perishing BORDERLINE

n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

o/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,624 miles

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

chip and condensation in n/s headlight

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear borderline

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chip and condensation in n/s headlight

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear borderline

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,786 miles

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

advise both front drop link rubber bushes splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both front drop link rubber bushes splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,863 miles

advise corrosion to both outer sills

slight binding to both rear wheels

Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise corrosion to both outer sills

slight binding to both rear wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,821 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V157 DKF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V157 DKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V157 DKF?

You can check the full history of V157 DKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V157 DKF registered?

V157 DKF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V157 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 DKF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V157 DKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V157 DKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.