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T538 LHB

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,754 mi
Last recorded155,754 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 LHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 155,754 miles

Both front D bushes starting to deteriorated.

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 175/65/r14-82T

O/S/F exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/r14-82t (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under vehicle.

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

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 155,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Not Adjusting. (1.8)

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

Both front D bushes starting to deteriorated.

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 175/65/r14-82T

O/S/F exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/r14-82t (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak under vehicle.

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 148,201 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated offside (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear (5.2.6)

Steering retaining device missing offside front track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,531 miles

All 4 coilsprings are heavily corroded

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

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

OSR tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has a puncture

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

Oil leak

Sump is heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in sump pan, oil leak from gearbox area

noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated, recommend further attention.

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in sump pan, oil leak from gearbox area

noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated, recommend further attention.

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 104,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,419 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 85,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,003 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 81,003 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,892 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 74,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 63,626 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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T538 LHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T538 LHB, 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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T538 LHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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