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V437 KCY

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,651 mi
Last recorded147,651 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 KCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 147,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 147,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,022 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 133,151 miles

Front down pipe slight blow

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 133,151 miles

Front down pipe slight blow

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 120,980 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted both sides unable to check sills

Fail 30 Dec 2014 120,953 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted both sides unable to check sills

Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Fail 5 Jan 2013 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oversills fitted unable to check sills

under body corrossion

Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,107 miles

oversills fitted unable to check sills

under body corrossion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,220 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all under body surface corrosion

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all under body surface corrosion

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,258 miles

advise noise detected from nearside rear wheelbearing at time of test ( owner advised on condition / not grating or with excessive play )

advise security of nearside front cv gaitor at time of test ( repaired on site )

advise slight surface corrosion to offside front inner wheelarch area at time of test ( not within 30cm of structural components )

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,347 miles

advise nearside rear wheelbearing noisy ( not excessive / grating ) at time of test

advise sticking boot lid release catch at time of test ( boot floor checked from behind rear seat fixtures )

advise unable to check nearside front seatbelt at time of test due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,852 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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V437 KCY 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 64.7%.

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 V437 KCY, 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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V437 KCY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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