MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight brake bind"both front": Brake pipes coated:
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Slight brake bind"both front": Brake pipes coated:
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
front no.plate cracked
n/side washer jet mis aligned
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front cross member slighly corroded
n/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated slighty
o/s headlight glass slightly damaged
o/s mirror casing slighly damaged
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front cross member slighly corroded
n/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated slighty
o/s headlight glass slightly damaged
o/s mirror casing slighly damaged
O/S Headlamp chip and crack in lens not affecting patern but may be liable to allow water ingress?
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
O/S Headlamp chip and crack in lens not affecting patern but may be liable to allow water ingress?
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V173 ELK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V173 ELK, 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 V173 ELK registered?
V173 ELK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V173 ELK safe to buy?
The MOT history for V173 ELK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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