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T855 JAL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,453 mi
Last recorded150,453 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 JAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 150,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 150,451 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 136,582 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 136,581 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2009 124,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 124,612 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

handbrake could do with adjusting

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2008 113,313 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 113,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 95,053 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T855 JAL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T855 JAL, 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 T855 JAL registered?

T855 JAL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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