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T257 XAX

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 XAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015
Fail 12 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,541 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 120,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,535 miles

advise metal brake pipews starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted

advise tyres getting near limit

advise under body slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 103,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,119 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,226 miles

advise corrsion starting on rear outter side seals but not holed yet

advise metal brake pipe starting to show signs of light corrsion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,226 miles

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

advise corrsion starting on rear outter side seals but not holed yet

advise front tyres getting near limit on inner edge

advise metal brake pipe starting to show signs of light corrsion

afvise near side front tyre showing slight signs of damage on outter edge but not showing nylon cord

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,222 miles

n/s r tyre wearing on inner edges and getting down on treads

Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s r tyre wearing on inner edges and getting down on treads

Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 XAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

T257 XAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T257 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 XAX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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