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T303 DBY

1999 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 84,528 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear outer tyre wall deterioting

slight binding on offside and nearside front brakes

Fail 5 May 2012 84,528 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear outer tyre wall deterioting

slight binding on offside and nearside front brakes

Pass 17 May 2011 78,032 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 14 May 2011 78,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 May 2010 70,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,594 miles

n/s/f tyre has kerb damage to outter sidewall.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 57,592 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

n/s/f tyre has kerb damage to outter sidewall.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 54,339 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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T303 DBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T303 DBY, 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 T303 DBY registered?

T303 DBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T303 DBY safe to buy?

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