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T242 AJH

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 AJH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,845 miles

front subframe rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,836 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,103 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 103,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,374 miles

both front anti roll linkages bushes splitting

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front outer constant velocity joints boots cracking

both rear brake discs inner faces rusty

exhaust system rusty

hint of movement offside front steering track rod end balljoint

rust ocurring both rear chassis rails

rust ocurring both rear under sill areas

various brake pipes furring

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch at front (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at front (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch at front (5.2.6)

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

both front anti roll linkages bushes splitting

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front outer constant velocity joints boots cracking

both rear brake discs inner faces rusty

exhaust system rusty

hint of movement offside front steering track rod end balljoint

rust ocurring both rear chassis rails

rust ocurring both rear under sill areas

various brake pipes furring

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,646 miles

Brake discs a little worn

Slight wear in track rod ends

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brake discs a little worn

Slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust coroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,625 miles

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,412 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken away and heat shields loose

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake pads getting low

Front exhaust mounting broken away and heat shields loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 152,853 miles

Cracking in drive belts

Front anti roll bar bushes cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 152,853 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cracking in drive belts

Front anti roll bar bushes cracking

Front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,456 miles

both drivebelts cracking

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

offside and nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring nearside rear under sill area

rust ocurring offside rear under sill area

rust starting nearside rear of outer sill

rust starting rear of offside outer sill

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,456 miles

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

both drivebelts cracking

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

offside and nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring nearside rear under sill area

rust ocurring offside rear under sill area

rust starting nearside rear of outer sill

rust starting rear of offside outer sill

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,949 miles

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

parts of exhaust system rusty

rust ocurring both rear undersill areas

rust ocurring nearside rear floor

rust ocurring offside rear floor

various brake pipes furring

Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,949 miles

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

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

parts of exhaust system rusty

rust ocurring both rear undersill areas

rust ocurring nearside rear floor

rust ocurring offside rear floor

various brake pipes furring

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,063 miles

N/S/F inner CV boot split

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F CV boot perished

Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/F inner CV boot split

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F CV boot perished

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,074 miles

bit of play in steering rack

brake pipe to offside rear corroding

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

rust ocurring offside rear floor

slight run out nearside front footbrake

various brake pipes furring

Fail 10 Mar 2008 63,064 miles

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

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

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

bit of play in steering rack

brake pipe to offside rear corroding

front brake pads wearing low

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rust ocurring offside rear floor

slight run out nearside front footbrake

various brake pipes furring

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T242 AJH is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T242 AJH, 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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T242 AJH is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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