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S548 TAD

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 TAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside undersealed and welded repairs throughout, structure sound

Pass 20 Dec 2024 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing/sill has hole but not with 30cm not anything

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside with surface rust and welded repairs throughout, structure sound.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,208 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 77,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,248 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front outer cv boot perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,607 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,567 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,009 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,968 miles

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

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 12 Jan 2009 47,968 miles

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

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

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

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,569 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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S548 TAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S548 TAD, 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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S548 TAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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