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V797 KOV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,039 mi
Last recorded141,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 KOV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,039 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 141,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working bad connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 128,483 miles

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front chassis cross rail starting to corrode .

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front chassis cross rail starting to corrode .

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,408 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,404 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

rear number plate deteriorated

srs light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,869 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,868 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,031 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 48,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,248 miles

offside mirror glass slightly cracked not affecting view to the rear.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,212 miles

offside door mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 34,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,072 miles

offside rear tyre on limit on inside edge

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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V797 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V797 KOV, 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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V797 KOV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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