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S521 CPC

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,410 mi
Last recorded158,410 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 CPC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,410 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system heavily corroded and minor blow at rear section

Fuel lines corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 158,410 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system heavily corroded and minor blow at rear section

Fuel lines corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 151,320 miles

imbalance front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2016 151,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

imbalance front brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,137 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIMS OF WHEELS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION ON JOIN PIPE

Fail 12 Aug 2015 143,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIMS OF WHEELS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION ON JOIN PIPE

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,952 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 13 Aug 2014 130,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to rear of vehicle

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,593 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED AND DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION BY BACK SILENCER JOIN PIPE

Fail 9 Aug 2013 119,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED AND DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION BY BACK SILENCER JOIN PIPE

Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,962 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2012 107,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,474 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED MORE JUST BEFORE FLEXES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 10 Aug 2011 95,474 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED MORE JUST BEFORE FLEXES

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,675 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER PLUS OUTER RIMS OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

OFFSIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,675 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER PLUS OUTER RIMS OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

OFFSIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,832 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY PLASTIC CLIPS BY FLEXES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT BOTH ENDS BY SCREWS

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,352 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres low on edges

Front tyres starting to crack

N/S/F inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 76,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres low on edges

Front tyres starting to crack

N/S/F inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,762 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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S521 CPC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S521 CPC, 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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S521 CPC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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