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T879 KFL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,484 mi
Last recorded110,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 KFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,584 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edgrs and perishing

both rear under body panels rusty

front exhaust mount loose

slight bind on rear nearside brake

Fail 28 May 2015 106,513 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edgrs and perishing

both rear under body panels rusty

front exhaust mount loose

slight bind on rear nearside brake

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,252 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 102,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 95,143 miles

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

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

both rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 16 May 2013 95,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres outer wall scuffed

Pass 22 May 2012 89,833 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2012 89,833 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 86,248 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 86,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 82,190 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 77,490 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damage

screen damage

Fail 14 May 2009 77,316 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damage

screen damage

Pass 20 May 2008 72,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 67,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 61,805 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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T879 KFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T879 KFL, 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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T879 KFL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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