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V172 DKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,456 mi
Last recorded78,456 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,550 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 88,863 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,652 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,503 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,616 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,616 miles

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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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V172 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V172 DKC, 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 V172 DKC registered?

V172 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V172 DKC safe to buy?

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