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T853 MLC

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 MLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear tyre cracked with in the tread and outer side wall perrished

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear tyre 3 nails and cut on outer edge

gear box body mount bolt loose

Pass 3 May 2016 64,748 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,239 miles

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,225 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deterioated

Pass 7 May 2014 60,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,723 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,723 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,451 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,372 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,372 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 34,231 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,231 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,816 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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T853 MLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T853 MLC, 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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T853 MLC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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