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T838 TMW

1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 TMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015

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

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

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,494 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Coolant bottle holder worn and not secure

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

Mileage not shown

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

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013

Unable to read miles

offside rear tyre 2.5mm,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.7mm

Fail 27 Feb 2013

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm ,,nearside rear tyre 2.7mm

Offside front tyre very low on edge suggest replacement

Tracking

Unable to read miles

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,715 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 113,715 miles

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

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

Engine oil level high

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre below limit on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,534 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 103,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,807 miles

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

Oil level high

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,922 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre 3.1mm

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,801 miles

rear brake pipe has been undersealed unable to check

Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,169 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 TMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T838 TMW, 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 TMW registered?

T838 TMW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T838 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T838 TMW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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