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T261 XAX

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

258,407 mi
Last recorded258,407 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 XAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 258,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 252,489 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 252,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 247,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 238,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 238,946 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 230,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 230,274 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 219,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 219,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 206,605 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 206,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

general corrosion starting to appear on floorpan

Pass 8 Jun 2007 188,732 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Gaitors Split/Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorber Gaitors Split/Deteriorated

Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen

Lower Front Chassis CrossMember Slightly Corroded

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

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

Slight Generalised Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2007 188,732 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Gaitors Split/Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorber Gaitors Split/Deteriorated

Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen

Lower Front Chassis CrossMember Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight Generalised Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2006 174,463 miles

All shock absorber dust gaiters split.

Both wiper blades worn.

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

OSR tyre has screw in tread.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 174,463 miles

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

All shock absorber dust gaiters split.

Both wiper blades worn.

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

OSR tyre has screw in tread.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front 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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T261 XAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T261 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 T261 XAX registered?

T261 XAX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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