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S355 NRK

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,222 mi
Last recorded108,222 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 NRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,222 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front & offside rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 28 Feb 2013 108,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front & offside rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 101,488 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,101 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 74,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 64,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,021 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking also tread getting low on edges.

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

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

Front nearside brake disc starting to corrode inside edge.

Light corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front fog light broken.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,963 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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S355 NRK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S355 NRK, 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 S355 NRK registered?

S355 NRK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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