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V512 KBM

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,546 mi
Last recorded51,546 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 KBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,671 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Chipped windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp.

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2022 45,665 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level is low

Chipped windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp.

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,522 miles

Nearside Rear Worn inner edge

Offside Front Worn badly inner edge .

Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,965 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,923 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, at hose unions.

Fail 11 Jan 2019 27,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, at hose unions.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 24,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axel beam (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 24,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axel beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 20,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 20,476 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 14,342 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 14,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,605 miles

offside + nearside windscreen wiper blades split, recommend replacements ASAP

Pass 1 Sep 2005 10,529 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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V512 KBM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc 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 V512 KBM, 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 V512 KBM registered?

V512 KBM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V512 KBM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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