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T438 UUF

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 UUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 105,654 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 105,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,685 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 97,829 miles

corrosion forming on both inners and outers sill`s

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion forming on both inners and outers sill`s

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,529 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,529 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 90,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front crossmember rusty

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 90,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front crossmember rusty

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,945 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,010 miles

outersills corroding,brake discs wearing,f/crossmember corroded,wiper rubbers wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,271 miles

front tyres inner tread wear\rear tyresflat spotted\injury in winscreen

Fail 19 May 2008 78,882 miles

Exhaust rusty slight leak from rear joint

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 78,882 miles

Exhaust rusty slight leak from rear joint

Pass 21 May 2007 68,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,545 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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T438 UUF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T438 UUF, 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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T438 UUF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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