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T257 AFR

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,889 mi
Last recorded94,889 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 AFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,889 miles

front cross member corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front wishbones corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 94,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front wishbones corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,014 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,314 miles

reear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 84,314 miles

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

reear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,643 miles

front brake imbalance 15% 25 % being limit

front pads low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

radiator damaged

rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,643 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake imbalance 15% 25 % being limit

front pads low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

radiator damaged

rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,058 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)

advise slight corrosion both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,479 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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T257 AFR 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 T257 AFR, 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 T257 AFR registered?

T257 AFR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T257 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 AFR 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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