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T262 RDS

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 RDS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,371 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 126,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 117,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 113,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 83,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,476 miles

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

poss slight leak on power steering pipes

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 RDS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T262 RDS registered?

T262 RDS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T262 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T262 RDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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