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T278 RKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 RKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 87,127 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,196 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,266 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,397 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER GAITERS BADLY DETERIORATED

NO POST CODES ON NUMBER PLATES

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,240 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 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RKC, 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 T278 RKC registered?

T278 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T278 RKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 RKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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