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T78 LDW

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 LDW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure/ clamp not fitted

both rear outer sills repaired/ skimed with filler /UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SEAM WELDED/ but appear sound

part worn tyre on replacement rim fitted to nearside rear (MICHELIN ENERGY 185/65/14-86T. 5-5-5MM. HDP8E8F(4705) scuffing to outer side wall

rear service brake 35% unbalanced (OFFSIDE REAR MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR)

slight wear to s/hand replacement offside front track rod end

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure/ clamp not fitted

both rear outer sills repaired/ skimed with filler /UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SEAM WELDED/ but appear sound

rear service brake 35% unbalanced (OFFSIDE REAR MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 52,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 45,712 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 May 2008 38,102 miles

both front brakes binding

judder from both front brakes

Fail 28 May 2008 38,102 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding

judder from both front brakes

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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T78 LDW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T78 LDW, 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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T78 LDW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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