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T578 TFE

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 TFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,868 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,370 miles

The off side and near side front outer cv joint gaiters are perished and cracked.

The off side and near side rear hub brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 44,365 miles

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

The off side and near side front outer cv joint gaiters are perished and cracked.

The off side and near side rear hub brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,328 miles

There are signs of a possible fluid leak at the power steering flexible pipe.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,758 miles

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The nearside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front brake pipe metal end showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,504 miles

Rear section of nearside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

The brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.pipe is covered in black paint.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,224 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose showing signs of corroion.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,483 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of wear and the off side rear is perished/cracked on the sidewalls.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,067 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of wear on the edges of the tread.

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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T578 TFE is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T578 TFE, 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 T578 TFE registered?

T578 TFE is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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