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Nissan Almera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T897 TFEMOT history

T897 TFE is a red petrol Nissan Almera first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,608 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 TFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 TFE was last recorded at 95,608 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,602 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,608 miles
  • 2024 – 94,905 miles
  • 2023 – 94,346 miles
  • 2022 – 93,560 miles
  • 2021 – 92,368 miles
  • 2020 – 91,079 miles
  • 2019 – 87,709 miles
  • 2018 – 84,892 miles
  • 2017 – 82,196 miles
  • 2016 – 78,210 miles
  • 2015 – 73,481 miles
  • 2014 – 69,056 miles
  • 2013 – 64,038 miles
  • 2012 – 59,212 miles
  • 2011 – 53,347 miles
  • 2010 – 47,279 miles
  • 2009 – 40,996 miles
  • 2008 – 34,887 miles
  • 2007 – 28,162 miles
  • 2006 – 21,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,608 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre has cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear wheel trim damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,608 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    125470262801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,602 miles (+697)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    277497494366
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,905 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    432778965188
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear outer lower sills corroded

  4. Pass94,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    182483703583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail94,346 miles (+786)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    384683950783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass93,560 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    486220360250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,368 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    877978061559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,079 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,079 miles
    Test number
    907334841612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail91,077 miles (+3,368)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,077 miles
    Test number
    892221581709
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,709 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    233134802833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,705 miles (+2,813)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    329797737600
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edges

  12. Pass84,892 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    349354474274
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cut
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel trim damaged

  13. Fail84,888 miles (+2,692)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    535492589341
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light broken (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cut
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged

  14. Pass82,196 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    575567511622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,210 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,210 miles
    Test number
    794298942039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,481 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    227460585434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass73,481 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    317380685159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,056 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    977978074147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,038 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    349860473134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,212 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    207265662408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    519681061171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,345 miles (+6,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    279710961134
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass47,279 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    250163950131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    492806259175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,996 miles (+6,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    340066259173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass34,887 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    232838278195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,162 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,162 miles
    Test number
    281679057485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,496 miles
    Test number
    990982646177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 TFE

Does T897 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 TFE is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T897 TFE?
The MOT on T897 TFE is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 TFE done?
T897 TFE was recorded at 95,608 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has T897 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 TFE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T897 TFE 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 T897 TFE find?
T897 TFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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