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V278 DKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,880 mi
Last recorded84,880 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corode

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,941 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front cross member corroded

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front cross member corroded

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,824 miles

Tyres = n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm o/s/r tyre on 2.9mm

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,432 miles

off side front shock absorber slightly leaking

side walls of both rear tyres cracking

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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V278 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V278 DKC, 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 V278 DKC registered?

V278 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V278 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 DKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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