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V251 EPK

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,781 mi
Last recorded186,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 EPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 186,781 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill area`s. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r JUST O.K. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 165,812 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r JUST O.K. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,232 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s wiper blade split on end

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,415 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,402 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,303 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre + weathered on walls

surface corrosion forming on n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 14,878 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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V251 EPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V251 EPK, 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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V251 EPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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