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V281 DKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,259 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,474 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,691 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear a squeak from brakes both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

Offside Rear Tyres sidewall worn

Offside Rear squeak from brake

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall worn

Offside Rear squeak from brakes

Offside Rear tyre side wall worn

Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall worn

Offside Rear squeak from brakes

Offside Rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre side wall worn

Offside Rear Tyre side wall worn

Rear Squeak from brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2016 77,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre side wall worn

Offside Rear Tyre side wall worn

Rear Squeak from brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,506 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,927 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,391 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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V281 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V281 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 V281 DKC registered?

V281 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V281 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 DKC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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