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T165 SPK

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 SPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,466 miles

Nearside hand brake poor

Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside hand brake poor

Pass 6 Jun 2015 93,640 miles

n/s/f tyre split / various brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 92,850 miles

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

inner rear brake pipes rusty / n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 92,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

inner rear brake pipes rusty / n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,189 miles

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

no plate lights dim / rear inner brake pipes rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,189 miles

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

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

no plate lights dim / rear inner brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,800 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split / o/s/r inner brake pipe rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2011 86,800 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre split / o/s/r inner brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,353 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 82,099 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,725 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,357 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INSIDE EGDE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN ON INSDE EGDE

Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,372 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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T165 SPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T165 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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What year was T165 SPK registered?

T165 SPK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T165 SPK safe to buy?

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