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T258 TVM

1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,085 mi
Last recorded123,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 TVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2012 123,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2012 123,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,635 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,337 miles

Nearside rear rear tyre side wall slight cut

rear number plate slightly cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,788 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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T258 TVM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T258 TVM, 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 T258 TVM registered?

T258 TVM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T258 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T258 TVM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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