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S362 DCG

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 DCG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 90,055 miles

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

corrosion on offside outer sill, outside of suspension prescribed area

front exhaust mounting corroded off

high level rear brake light not working

offside rear tyre has cracking to edge of treads

Fail 21 May 2015 90,055 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on offside outer sill, outside of suspension prescribed area

front exhaust mounting corroded off

high level rear brake light not working

offside rear tyre has cracking to edge of treads

Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,896 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside drive shaft outer gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside mirror back broken and held with tape

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,751 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front constant velocity joint boot leaking grease

Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,685 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade edge missing

Fail 24 Dec 2012 83,685 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade edge missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,205 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 79,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,564 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade has no edge

Fail 20 Dec 2010 75,564 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade has no edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jan 2010 71,384 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 66,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,347 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 48,652 miles

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

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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S362 DCG is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S362 DCG, 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 S362 DCG registered?

S362 DCG is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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