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V257 PKM

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,374 mi
Last recorded144,374 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 PKM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,374 miles

both front inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

both rear wheel arches corroded out of prescribed area

minor damage to windscreen

reverse lamp not working

Fail 14 Nov 2019 144,359 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

both rear wheel arches corroded out of prescribed area

minor damage to windscreen

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,645 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

both front and rear inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension and components corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,911 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s and o/s sill,s corroded will req repair at some point

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,470 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,884 miles

front tyres have age related cracking

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,884 miles

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

front tyres have age related cracking

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,900 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 83,841 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads getting low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,289 miles

All shock absorbers have deteriated dust covers and bump stops

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

number plates deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,768 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,838 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,908 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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V257 PKM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V257 PKM, 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 V257 PKM registered?

V257 PKM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V257 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 PKM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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