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V688 KAV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear inner back arch corroded.

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

Offside Rear inner back arch corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 90,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear inner back arch corroded.

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

Offside Rear inner back arch corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,053 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear bumper brackets corroded

offside front brake pipe sligtly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear bumper brackets corroded

offside front brake pipe sligtly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,492 miles

near side rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,498 miles

near side rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,072 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,810 miles

advise slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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V688 KAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V688 KAV, 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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V688 KAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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