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T163 SPK

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 SPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2013 128,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 128,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 121,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded but not to excess at present

Pass 2 May 2012 121,914 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded but not to excess at present

Pass 6 May 2011 108,868 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 108,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 97,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 97,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed at present

Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,146 miles

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed at present

Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,517 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 8 May 2007 64,122 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,122 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 62,389 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 62,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SPK, 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 SPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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