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T274 VUK

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,866 mi
Last recorded11,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 VUK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 11,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,107 miles

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 86,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,710 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 70,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,472 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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T274 VUK is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T274 VUK, 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 T274 VUK registered?

T274 VUK is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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