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T488 KCL

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,246 mi
Last recorded116,246 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 KCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,362 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,411 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,411 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 88,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 78,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,171 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 71,171 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,746 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,375 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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T488 KCL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T488 KCL, 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 T488 KCL registered?

T488 KCL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T488 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 KCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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