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T178 LMS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,225 mi
Last recorded116,225 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 LMS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear inner sills are corroding

engine sump is corroding

front crossmember is corroding

front exhaust is corroding

n/s/f strut top is getting worn

o/s sill is corroding

o/s/f wheel arch is corroding

rear fuel pipe is corroding

there is a oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 116,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear inner sills are corroding

engine sump is corroding

front crossmember is corroding

front exhaust is corroding

n/s/f strut top is getting worn

o/s sill is corroding

o/s/f wheel arch is corroding

rear fuel pipe is corroding

there is a oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system is corroding

fuel pipes are corroding

slight play in steering

they is a oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 106,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system is corroding

fuel pipes are corroding

slight play in steering

they is a oil leak

tracking checking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,669 miles

the front inner wheel arches and front bottom cross member are corroding.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,199 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge bald and sidewall scrubbed-damaged

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 86,978 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge bald and sidewall scrubbed-damaged

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 76,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,626 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 53,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,716 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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T178 LMS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T178 LMS, 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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T178 LMS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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