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T243 NPU

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 NPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 47,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,929 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,409 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,237 miles

both rear tyres treads perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,283 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,878 miles

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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T243 NPU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T243 NPU, 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 T243 NPU registered?

T243 NPU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T243 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 NPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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