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V353 KMS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,095 mi
Last recorded86,095 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 KMS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 86,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,847 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,847 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 11 Dec 2008 68,524 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,343 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,338 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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V353 KMS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V353 KMS, 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 V353 KMS registered?

V353 KMS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V353 KMS safe to buy?

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