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V242 KOJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,507 mi
Last recorded158,507 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 KOJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 158,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 158,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 154,130 miles

Front Bumper insecure damage ()

Nearside Rear hand brake not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damage

Fail 12 Jul 2016 153,987 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise/exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure damage ()

Nearside Rear hand brake not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damage

Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 135,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 130,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,474 miles

n/s body damage

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,894 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 118,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,708 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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V242 KOJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V242 KOJ, 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 V242 KOJ registered?

V242 KOJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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