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T257 HWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,101 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,476 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)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,477 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,547 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,546 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,451 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,442 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,792 miles

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

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

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 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T257 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

T257 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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