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S53 BGJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 BGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 54,571 miles

advise battery post has seepage

advise both front tyres tread getting low and worn on inner and outer edges

advise front indicators held in with tape all secure

advise h/brake button inverted but still working correctly and accesible

advise n/s/r wheel rim edge bent tyre still seated correctly

n/s/f tyre wall cuts in wall not to plies

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,641 miles

offside front drivers seat base is insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,377 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,376 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,004 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,419 miles

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

advise both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 May 2007 32,699 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,699 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,759 miles

advise offside rear tyre cracking

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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S53 BGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S53 BGJ, 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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S53 BGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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