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T439 DRP

1999 Nissan Almera

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 DRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,687 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,031 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure (5.3.1q)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearisde rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,362 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,686 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,579 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 52,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 50,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall cords not visible at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,060 miles

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

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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T439 DRP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T439 DRP, 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 T439 DRP registered?

T439 DRP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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