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T255 HFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,735 mi
Last recorded103,735 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 103,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear bumper cracked!

Pass 5 May 2010 81,557 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

bumpers damaged

cv boot deteriorated

reareshocks weak

wear in discs

wiper marks on screen

Fail 4 May 2010 81,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

bumpers damaged

rear shocks weak

wear in front discs

wiper marks on screen

Pass 7 May 2009 67,651 miles

front disc have slight lip. rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 6 May 2009 67,651 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc have slight lip. rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 59,605 miles

Both fr shock abs gaiters torn.

N/s rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 58,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front sh abs gaiters shredded

N/s rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2007 51,529 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cracks in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 May 2006 43,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 41,375 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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T255 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T255 HFC, 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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T255 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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