MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.
Both rear brake discs lipped, ridged and corroded.
Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front indicator lens damaged.
Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Recommend brake fluid change.
Recommend service.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.
Both rear brake discs lipped, ridged and corroded.
Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front indicator lens damaged.
Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Recommend brake fluid change.
Recommend service.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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T218 LFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 T218 LFL, 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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T218 LFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 1999.
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