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T262 HWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,761 mi
Last recorded171,761 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 171,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate cracked.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 171,761 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 165,484 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 165,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2010 150,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 149,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 132,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 132,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 112,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,569 miles

both rear outer sills are starting to corrode slightly

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

front pads wearing low

offside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 63,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre defective

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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T262 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T262 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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T262 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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