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V199 ELK

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 ELK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,419 miles

Offside Front seat belt is starting to fray

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

all discs are starting to get a bit rusted & worn

near side front head light aim is on lower limit

Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rusted & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rusted & holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seat belt is starting to fray

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all discs are starting to get a bit rusted & worn

near side front head light aim is on lower limit

Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 85,463 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,020 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,259 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 69,246 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 63,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,299 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
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V199 ELK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V199 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 V199 ELK registered?

V199 ELK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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