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T238 CWN

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,414 mi
Last recorded126,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 CWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,414 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,133 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 108,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,341 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r hub has slightly restricted movement

Fail 19 Jan 2012 102,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,041 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,041 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 53,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,180 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 45,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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T238 CWN is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T238 CWN, 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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T238 CWN is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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