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T659 LAO

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 LAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 123,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside brake pipe corroded

rear vehicle structure excessively corroded

sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,171 miles

shocker gaitors deteriorated

sump corroded and weeping oil

Fail 31 Jul 2012 120,093 miles

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

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

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

shocker gaitors deteriorated

sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,994 miles

both front shocker gaitors deteriorated

some corrosion to offside rear body

Fail 25 Jul 2011 116,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shocker gaitors deteriorated

some corrosion to offside rear body

Fail 7 Jul 2011 116,994 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shocker gaitors deteriorated

some corrosion to offside rear body

Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,987 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

all 4 shocker gaitors deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 106,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake will nead sum adjustment

Fail 6 May 2008 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake will nead sum adjustment

Pass 14 May 2007 88,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,685 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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T659 LAO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T659 LAO, 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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T659 LAO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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