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T540 KKW

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 KKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 78,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

slight corrosion under the vehicle(front to back)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

black sealant under the vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,759 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,759 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,630 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,416 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,270 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 36,145 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 31,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,711 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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T540 KKW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T540 KKW, 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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T540 KKW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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