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T278 HWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,377 mi
Last recorded45,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,206 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,894 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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T278 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T278 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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What year was T278 HWL registered?

T278 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T278 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 HWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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