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S502 FTO

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,321 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to rear flexi hoses borderline.

floors and under sills undersealed unable to fully inspect.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to rear flexi hoses borderline.

floors and under sills undersealed unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,067 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise rear sills corroded borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started all over underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,721 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,650 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places .

corrosion on front cross member .

Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,260 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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S502 FTO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S502 FTO, 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 S502 FTO registered?

S502 FTO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S502 FTO safe to buy?

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