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T285 DDM

1999 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,625 mi
Last recorded126,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 DDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 126,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,576 miles

Brake pipes greased.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 126,576 miles

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

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

Brake pipes greased.

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

Pass 10 May 2011 123,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 117,838 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 117,826 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 104,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 104,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,773 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,537 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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T285 DDM is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T285 DDM, 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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T285 DDM is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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