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T253 SMA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 SMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 137,866 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 137,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 126,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 126,506 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,295 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 76,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 76,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,009 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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T253 SMA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T253 SMA, 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 T253 SMA registered?

T253 SMA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1999.

Is T253 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 SMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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