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T140 VYA

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 999,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint exhuast box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog not working

Fail 7 Oct 2024 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint exhuast box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 6 Oct 2023

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 48,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,844 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 27,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,604 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,553 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,573 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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T140 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T140 VYA, 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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T140 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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