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T838 DLP

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 DLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 111,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,008 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under the body corrosions all over

Pass 26 Oct 2021

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp bracket broken middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,590 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,720 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on edges

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill both sides outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,467 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 May 2013 61,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear and both front dust cover of suspension damage

Pass 15 May 2012 61,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 59,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc slight worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 51,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,119 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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T838 DLP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T838 DLP, 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 T838 DLP registered?

T838 DLP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T838 DLP safe to buy?

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