
Nissan Almera
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc
S729 DFWMOT history
S729 DFW is a silver petrol Nissan Almera first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 45,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2022
- Mileage
- 45,129 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S729 DFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Almera
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
S729 DFW was last recorded at 45,129 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 44,771 miles · 6 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 358 miles
- Average per year
- 1,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 45,129 miles
- 2021 – 44,771 miles
- 2020 – 44,346 miles
- 2019 – 43,770 miles
- 2018 – 41,963 miles
- 2017 – 40,115 miles
- 2016 – 38,164 miles
- 2015 – 35,580 miles
- 2014 – 32,966 miles
- 2013 – 30,384 miles
- 2012 – 27,766 miles
- 2011 – 24,662 miles
- 2010 – 20,904 miles
- 2009 – 17,702 miles
- 2008 – 15,102 miles
- 2007 – 14,428 miles
- 2006 – 13,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated!
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2011–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail45,129 miles (+358)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,129 miles
- Test number
- 669336042265
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated!
Pass44,771 miles (+425)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 44,771 miles
- Test number
- 333328209131
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view driver height dependent! (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass44,346 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,346 miles
- Test number
- 978829543984
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various+cannot fully see all! (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail44,337 miles (+567)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,337 miles
- Test number
- 556735486454
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe through clips near fuel tank+to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various+cannot fully see all! (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,770 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,770 miles
- Test number
- 918079806958
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail43,766 miles (+1,803)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,766 miles
- Test number
- 292444181414
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp/stained at bottom!
- AdvisoryNearside park brake lower than offside!
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,963 miles (+1,848)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 41,963 miles
- Test number
- 871433240532
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust mounting hook broken but system support satisfactory!
- AdvisoryCentral Upper stop lamp not working!
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished!
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass40,115 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 40,115 miles
- Test number
- 328847373397
- AdvisoryCentral Upper stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated! (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished!
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail40,115 miles (+1,951)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,115 miles
- Test number
- 122733780951
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Upper stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated! (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished!
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,164 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 38,164 miles
- Test number
- 802742652017
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing!
Pass35,580 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 35,580 miles
- Test number
- 606886605014
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing!
Fail35,570 miles (+2,604)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,570 miles
- Test number
- 705975405093
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing!
Pass32,966 miles (+2,582)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 32,966 miles
- Test number
- 316629104082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,384 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 30,384 miles
- Test number
- 649238913045
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail30,384 miles (+2,618)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,384 miles
- Test number
- 407727413001
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,766 miles (+3,104)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 27,766 miles
- Test number
- 706899202029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass24,662 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,662 miles
- Test number
- 606571211032
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail24,662 miles (+3,758)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,662 miles
- Test number
- 679317101085
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,904 miles (+3,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 20,904 miles
- Test number
- 723925610010
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Pass17,702 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 17,702 miles
- Test number
- 443387609077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass15,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,102 miles
- Test number
- 230296018069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,102 miles (+674)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,102 miles
- Test number
- 400466118008
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass14,428 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 14,428 miles
- Test number
- 592238517097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 13,140 miles
- Test number
- 654147026083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,140 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,140 miles
- Test number
- 722337026035
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about S729 DFW
- Does S729 DFW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S729 DFW expired on 29 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S729 DFW?
- The MOT on S729 DFW expired on 29 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S729 DFW done?
- S729 DFW was recorded at 45,129 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
- Has S729 DFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S729 DFW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on S729 DFW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S729 DFW find?
- S729 DFW failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in treads; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 10 more.
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