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T162 RKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 RKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2014

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking edge of tread area

o/s and n/s rear inner rearmost wheel arch corroded

o/s outer front sill corrosion not in prescribed area

o/s rear tyre worn thin on edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,915 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,902 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,407 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,457 miles

rubber gaiters on all 4 shockabsorbers have deteriorited

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,392 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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T162 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T162 RKC, 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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T162 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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