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S279 DNM

1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,500 mi
Last recorded88,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 DNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 88,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

offside front inner wheel trim loose

rear number plate loose

slight corrosion to offside rear top strut mounting

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

offside front inner wheel trim loose

rear number plate loose

slight corrosion to offside rear top strut mounting

Pass 22 Jan 2011 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

car has signs of accident damage

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,856 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 54,369 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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S279 DNM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S279 DNM, 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 S279 DNM registered?

S279 DNM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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