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T259 TFA

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 TFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,526 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Slight Leak Around Steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Slight Leak Around Steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 102,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,322 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 100,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 95,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 91,028 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,729 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 83,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T259 TFA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T259 TFA, 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 T259 TFA registered?

T259 TFA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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