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T146 DGU

1999 Nissan Almera

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 999,999 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,578 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,578 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 151,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,812 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,615 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,793 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2006 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Apr 2006 42,341 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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T146 DGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T146 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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T146 DGU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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