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T281 HFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 70,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front crossmember corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 May 2013 66,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,957 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,957 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,777 miles

both front to rear brake hose's,brake pipes becoming corroded

n.s wiper blade slightly split

parking brake lever opperation tight

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,715 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake hose's,brake pipes becoming corroded

n.s wiper blade slightly split

o.s outer sill becoming corroded

parking brake lever opperation tight

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,378 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,378 miles

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

front crossmember becoming corroded

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe becoming corroded

n.s outer c.v boot badley perrished

n.s rear tyre on limit

o.s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,717 miles

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

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

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

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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T281 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T281 HFC, 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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T281 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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