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T198 DLW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 DLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, outer gaitors (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged, not affecting light output

Surface corrosion on both sides, inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,452 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,369 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,351 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,375 miles

Slight damage to offside rear light lense, slight bit of white light

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,663 miles

both front tyres side walls persing also check both front roll bar link rod fixings

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T198 DLW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T198 DLW, 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 T198 DLW registered?

T198 DLW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T198 DLW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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