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T163 RKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,194 mi
Last recorded107,194 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 RKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 107,194 miles

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

water leak

Fail 6 May 2014 107,194 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,936 miles

battery requires further securing soon

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front crossmember slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limitand wearing on edges (175/65/R14 82T MOHAWK)

oil around engine

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

battery requires further securing soon

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly worn

front crossmember slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limitand wearing on edges (175/65/R14 82T MOHAWK)

nearside front wheel has a slight brake bind

oil around engine

Pass 9 Jun 2012 96,897 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,897 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 3mm

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,361 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front drop link bushes deteriorating

offside front sidelight bulb dim

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,944 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,944 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)

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,048 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 86,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both cv boot starting to crack

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,308 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,741 miles

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

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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T163 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T163 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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T163 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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