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T161 MCJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 MCJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm... inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit,inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember surface corrosion

rear underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,508 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside seatbelt reel mountings in boot (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm... inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit,inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember surface corrosion

rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,015 miles

front crossmember surface corrosion

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount x2 outer sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember surface corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,277 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre tread mis-shaped

some rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,732 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 82,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 77,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,269 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,223 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,604 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Dec 2008 58,583 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,406 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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T161 MCJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T161 MCJ, 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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T161 MCJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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