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T117 HWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 86,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower at Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower mounting in floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower mounting in floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Aged repair to both rear outer sills and covered in under seal

Both front outer anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters badly perished. ATT soon

Exhaust corroded and slightly blowing from centre pipe

Front brake pads wearing low? not totally visible

Front sub-frame and mounting areas corroded

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

Nearside rear handbrake performance requires attention

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

Rear chassis sections corroded

Rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,235 miles

Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,356 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,579 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,579 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 69,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,136 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 49,757 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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T117 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T117 HWL, 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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T117 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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