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T518 RKC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 RKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

body generaly damaged slight ex bloe underside rusty sills previously patched

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,096 miles

Slight exhaust blow at joints

Underside rusty with surface rusty

front and rear numberplates poor

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,096 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow at joints

Underside rusty with surface rusty

front and rear numberplates poor

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,505 miles

Center and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,505 miles

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

Center and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,267 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges and perished advise replacment

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn low

front number plate damaged

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

rear number plate poor

steering rack damp

welding repairs to offside rear outer sill

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges and perished advise replacment

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn low

front number plate damaged

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

rear number plate poor

steering rack damp

welding repairs to offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,677 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,573 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,191 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,822 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,975 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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T518 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T518 RKC, 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 T518 RKC registered?

T518 RKC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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