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T153 VHW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 VHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 168,654 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 168,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 168,462 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 157,550 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 151,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2010 151,814 miles

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

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 143,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes slightly binding , attension required please

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

underbody corroded all areas

Fail 18 Jul 2009 143,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake is binding slightly and needs attension

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

underbody corroded all areas

Pass 15 Jul 2008 137,358 miles

corrosion bubbling up on n/s/rear outer sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s/rear upper and n/s front to rear brake pipes(unable to fully inspect)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 137,358 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion bubbling up on n/s/rear outer sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s/rear upper and n/s front to rear brake pipes(unable to fully inspect)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 128,704 miles

front pads low

oil leak

rear exhaust joining corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 112,643 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 112,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate badly water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of car

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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T153 VHW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T153 VHW, 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 T153 VHW registered?

T153 VHW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T153 VHW safe to buy?

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