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V442 KBO

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 KBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 69,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front bumper loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure Slightly ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure Slightly ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,955 miles

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

nearside front indicator, bumper damaged

offside front door damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 suspension dust covers perished

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens cracked but not leaking white light

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens cracked but not leaking white light

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,525 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp has a minor damage taped but not leaking white light at time of inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,128 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp broken but not leaking white light at time of inspection

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,876 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked but secure and legible at time of inspection

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter has a pin hole

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge recommend front wheel alignment

front registration plate cracked but secure and legible at time of inspection

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter has a pin hole

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,463 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,677 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise offside reversing light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2008 47,677 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise offside reversing light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,944 miles

Damage to front bumper on nearside.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,356 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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V442 KBO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V442 KBO, 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 V442 KBO registered?

V442 KBO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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