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T166 BPX

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 BPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas and both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas and both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 122,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Both rear inner sills / jacking points are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and centre exhaust boxes joints (7.1.2)

Offside front vehicle structure has corrosion (inside the engine bay)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,416 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 113,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 179,973 miles

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

offside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Fail 9 Jun 2012 179,973 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Pass 9 May 2011 106,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 106,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 105,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 101,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 87,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 75,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,232 miles

front brake pads getting low

front cross member corroded

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 61,390 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

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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T166 BPX is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T166 BPX, 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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T166 BPX is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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