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T966 BWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 101,098 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brakes showing signs of overheating

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,281 miles

Exhaust system and support brackets corroded and weak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,281 miles

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

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

Exhaust system and support brackets corroded and weak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,253 miles

Front exhaust bracket in "poor" condition

Light binding at rear wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,262 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,953 miles

Light binding at rear brakes

Rear sections of outer sills rusted.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,367 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,810 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 35,828 miles

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

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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T966 BWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T966 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T966 BWL registered?

T966 BWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T966 BWL safe to buy?

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