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V342 DKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,040 mi
Last recorded57,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,320 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 56,302 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 55,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 52,933 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 28 May 2010 46,898 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,997 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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V342 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V342 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V342 DKC registered?

V342 DKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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