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S514 SDA

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 SDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,366 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,540 miles

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

engine noisy - poss timing chain ???

Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine noisy - poss timing chain ???

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,341 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,360 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,986 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,986 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,527 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre tread and sidewall cracking

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,591 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 21,591 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,696 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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S514 SDA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S514 SDA, 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 S514 SDA registered?

S514 SDA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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