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V238 HNK

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 HNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,374 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 65,360 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both nearside brakes bind slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs poor condition

slight bind both fronts and offside rear brake

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs poor condition

slight bind both fronts and offside rear brake

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,393 miles

slight fluctuation front brakes

slight bind rear brakes

exhaust rear box inner braking up

offside c.v boot deteriorated

signs of rear brake pads & dics have overheated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,449 miles

offside c.v boot deteriorated

slight bind front brakes

some fluctuation nearside front brake

Pass 18 May 2011 51,465 miles

all brakes slightly binding

offside c.v boot deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2011 51,384 miles

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

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

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

all brakes slightly binding

offside c.v boot deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,182 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside tyre started to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked/brake pipes rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2008 34,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked/brake pipes rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper split/front number plate cracked/brake pipes rusting/nearside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V238 HNK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange 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 V238 HNK, 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 V238 HNK registered?

V238 HNK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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