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V250 KDW

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 KDW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

abs light flashed on during re test , stayed out for duration of re test

corrosion everywhere underside eg,front and rear subframes,hubs,arms,legs,floor areas,n/s/r o/s/r chassis,boot floor

damage to lamp o/s/r

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,294 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion everywhere underside eg,front and rear subframes,hubs,arms,legs,floor areas,n/s/r o/s/r chassis,boot floor

had to empty vehicle befour test (full of stuff)

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,546 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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc corroded n/s/r

flakey ciorrosion under rear arch areas to floor

flakey corrosion on front subframe suspension . rear chaasies and rear valance and inner sill areas and panels holed and corrdoed behind road wheels under arch areas

front cross member corroded

lamp cracked o/s/r

mirror loose on mounting body

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,555 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise abs light flashed on during retest , re check during test , followed correct sequance

flakey corrosion on front cross member. front chassie areas and front subframe and suspension.floor areas and inner sills . rear chassie areas and under wheel arch areas

flakey corrosion under wheel arch area o/s/f covered by trim

mirror loose on mounting n/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear backplates on brakes holed and corroded and incomplete

rear panels behind road wheels under rear arch areas corroded and holed n/s/r and o/s/r

slight uneven rear foot brake application

wear in outer cv joint n/s/f outer

Fail 18 Jul 2013 89,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flakey corrosion on front cross member. front chassie areas and front subframe and suspension.floor areas and inner sills . rear chassie areas and under wheel arch areas

flakey corrosion under wheel arch area o/s/f covered by trim

mirror loose on mounting n/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear backplates on brakes holed and corroded and incomplete

rear panels behind road wheels under rear arch areas corroded and holed n/s/r and o/s/r

slight uneven rear foot brake application

wear in outer cv joint n/s/f outer

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

plastic covering archs , flakey corrosion on underside and chassie areas

rear no plate detirorated

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covering archs , flakey corrosion on underside and chassie areas

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,782 miles

water damage to rear no plate

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

flakey corrosion on front valence

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle floor areas and chassies and suspension componants

flakey corrosion undr front wheel arch areas

flakey corrosionon inner sills and under bonnet ares by headlamps chasssie areas

plastic covering front arches

slight bind on road wheel o/s/r

Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

flakey corrosion on front valence

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle floor areas and chassies and suspension componants

flakey corrosion undr front wheel arch areas

flakey corrosionon inner sills and under bonnet ares by headlamps chasssie areas

plastic covering front arches

slight bind on road wheel o/s/r

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,621 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,612 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,471 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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V250 KDW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V250 KDW, 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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V250 KDW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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