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V56 EGK

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,324 mi
Last recorded103,324 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 EGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 95,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 86,662 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 85,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,141 miles

both rear lower sill drop plates corroding.

both rear steel brake pipes corroded recomend attension.

both rear tyres perishing & nail in o/s/rear.

exhaust corroding.

o/s/rear seatbelt slight damage.

slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,597 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroding Slightly & Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S Has Slight Bulge

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Noise From Gearbox

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe Corroding--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroding

Rear Shock Absorber Gaitors Perrished

Sign Of Corrosion Around Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Chassis Legs

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Fail 23 Oct 2007 73,597 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroding Slightly & Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S Has Slight Bulge

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise From Gearbox

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

O/S/R Steel Brake Pipe Corroding--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroding

Rear Shock Absorber Gaitors Perrished

Sign Of Corrosion Around Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Chassis Legs

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,771 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)

front & rear brake pads seem low

front number plate damaged

general slight underbody corrosion

rear exhaust section corroding

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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V56 EGK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V56 EGK, 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 V56 EGK registered?

V56 EGK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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