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T978 TKS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,512 mi
Last recorded33,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 TKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,512 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR THINNING WITH CORROSION

nearside rear inner wheel arch thinning with corrosion

offside and nearside rear outer sills thinning with corrosion (nearside repair thinning with corrosion)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 32,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,557 miles

centre exhaust has a slight leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge is perished

Fail 8 Oct 2010 25,556 miles

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

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

centre exhaust has a slight leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge is perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,947 miles

n/s/f front to rear brake pipe started to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2009 23,946 miles

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

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

n/s/f front to rear brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,031 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber started to leak

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,181 miles

nearside front shock absorber started to leak

offside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

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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T978 TKS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T978 TKS, 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 T978 TKS registered?

T978 TKS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T978 TKS safe to buy?

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