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S950 CAX

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 CAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 166,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 152,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 152,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 126,412 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on inner and outer edges, recommend replacing.

NSR tyre showing signs of tread seperation, nail in tread and has been run low of pressure, recommend replacing.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 175 65 14T

Fail 22 Apr 2010 126,412 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on inner and outer edges, recommend replacing.

NSR tyre showing signs of tread seperation, nail in tread and has been run low of pressure, recommend replacing.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 175 65 14T

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/side rear tyre been run low off pressure

Fail 23 Apr 2009 115,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/side rear tyre been run low off pressure

Fail 17 Mar 2008 100,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 88,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 76,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,924 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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S950 CAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S950 CAX, 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 S950 CAX registered?

S950 CAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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