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S484 ABU

1999 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,157 mi
Last recorded189,157 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 ABU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 189,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 189,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 165,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

A/C pump drive belt loose

Fail 21 May 2012 165,533 miles

Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

A/C pump drive belt loose

Pass 3 Mar 2011 136,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 136,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,294 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 117,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,248 miles

front brake pds worn low

outer sills weak in places

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 10 Jan 2008 96,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,168 miles

offside headlight protecter broken †all four tyre treads getting low †all brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,806 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 82,680 miles

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

brake pipes and underside of vehicle heavily blackwaxed

offside front indicator partcially held in with tape

offside headlamp protector broken

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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S484 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S484 ABU, 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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S484 ABU is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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