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T889 MEY

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 MEY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 131,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 131,523 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 125,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 125,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 109,710 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 94,291 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 94,291 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2007 80,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 80,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 65,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator belt worn

Pass 24 May 2005 50,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge +nearing tyre wear indicators

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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T889 MEY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T889 MEY, 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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T889 MEY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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