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S490 OBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,939 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,153 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,140 miles

general corrosion to body and inner and outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 33,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,074 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,695 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,690 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,690 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,391 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,972 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 27,833 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,833 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,052 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,054 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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S490 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S490 OBW, 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 S490 OBW registered?

S490 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S490 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 OBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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