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V197 DKF

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,630 miles

advise nsf corner of bumper has collision damage

advise nsr seat belt could not be tested due to child seat being fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,701 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,685 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 40,454 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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V197 DKF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 V197 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.

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What year was V197 DKF registered?

V197 DKF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V197 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 DKF 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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