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S140 UWA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,700 mi
Last recorded156,700 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 UWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 156,700 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 156,109 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 152,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 152,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,454 miles

front crossmember starting to corrode (still sound ).

Pass 8 Feb 2008 125,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 105,177 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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S140 UWA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S140 UWA, 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 S140 UWA registered?

S140 UWA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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