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S497 SDA

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 SDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,302 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 72,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deterioration to sidewall / small tears

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,616 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,472 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls deteroirated

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,472 miles

n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls deteroirated

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,533 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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S497 SDA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S497 SDA, 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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S497 SDA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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