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T985 HWL

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,293 mi
Last recorded85,293 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 85,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger is starting to split

offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 73,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 72,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,334 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,334 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,523 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,631 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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T985 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T985 HWL, 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 T985 HWL registered?

T985 HWL is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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