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V429 KAV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,273 mi
Last recorded111,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 111,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,867 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,018 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,018 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 87,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,804 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front coil springs poor condition

complete exhaust system poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2007 73,768 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,703 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,529 miles

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

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

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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V429 KAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 V429 KAV, 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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V429 KAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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