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T294 RTO

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 RTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 123,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,395 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 121,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,000 miles

N/S/R inner panel corroded within 30 cm of towing eye

O/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush may be wrong drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R inner panel corroded within 30 cm of towing eye

O/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive movement in thread area (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed /corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion closure panel holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 102,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 95,026 miles

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

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

Oil filter rusty

Surface corrosion to oil sump

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2013 95,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil filter rusty

Surface corrosion to oil sump

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 19 May 2011 80,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,680 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 70,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 64,849 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 58,852 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 55,056 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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T294 RTO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T294 RTO, 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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T294 RTO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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