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T132 KJA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 KJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 127,884 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate is cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Lower floors hold but not in any perscribed area in corners

Under body has general surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,881 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch ( 2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Wheel turns to one side (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate is cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Lower floors hold but not in any perscribed area in corners

Under body has general surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2019 127,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Boot floor and pulling apart at rear seems and has signs of accident damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Seized strut top bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All outer tyre walls are pershed

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner boot floor hold but not in any prescribed area

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2018 120,677 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 120,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill corroded heavily (2.4.A.3)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,365 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 100,365 miles

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

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

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 21 Mar 2012 95,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 90,922 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 84,092 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,619 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T132 KJA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T132 KJA, 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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T132 KJA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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