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V453 KCY

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,479 mi
Last recorded142,479 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 KCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 131,548 miles

front cross member rusty

rust on suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2010 120,575 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant tank insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,300 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2007 85,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,280 miles

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

front crossmember and rear inner sills in a rusty condition

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2005 64,321 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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V453 KCY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V453 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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What year was V453 KCY registered?

V453 KCY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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