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T140 DGU

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,246 miles

front bonnet hinges parttialy siezed

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bonnet hinges parttialy siezed

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,025 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 71,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,791 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,791 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 66,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 55,609 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)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,482 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

offside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes corroded(front to rear)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 49,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,045 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 42,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,632 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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T140 DGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T140 DGU, 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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T140 DGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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