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T159 WUM

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 WUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,499 miles

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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,466 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,532 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,532 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre legal limit.

n/s/r reverse lamp inop.

o/s/f tyre legal llimit 175/65 hr14.

o/s/f wheel trim missing.

vehicle requires tracking.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,342 miles

both rear outer sill areas corroded and in poor condition

o/s/front wheel trim missing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,342 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear outer sill areas corroded and in poor condition

o/s/front wheel trim missing

requires new rear washer pump (genuine part)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,833 miles

o/s/front wheel trim missing

rear brake pipes poor condtion

rear outer sills poor condition

sump in poor condition

unable to test rear outer seatbelts due to childseats being fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/front wheel trim missing

rear brake pipes poor condtion

rear outer sills poor condition

sump in poor condition

unable to test rear outer seatbelts due to childseats being fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,197 miles

n/s/rear childseat fitted, unable to test seatbelt

sump poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,485 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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T159 WUM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T159 WUM, 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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T159 WUM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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