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V266 RKK

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 RKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 95,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,462 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2011 91,462 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,281 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

hand brake lever high

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,413 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,040 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/65/14H

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 10 Sep 2007 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE & WORN ON EDGES 185/65/14H

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,122 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,122 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Pass 13 Sep 2005 67,878 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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V266 RKK 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 58.8%.

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 V266 RKK, 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 V266 RKK registered?

V266 RKK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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