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T196 FJO

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016

brake pipes and hoses showing signs of deteriorating

coil springs starting to corrode

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,807 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

surface corrosion rear inner sills + rear chassis rails

wiper blades smear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,745 miles

Front Crossmember Corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,745 miles

Front Crossmember Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,939 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)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,553 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate is damged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,553 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate is damged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system quite corroded around join of centre pipe to back box

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,489 miles

exhaust system quite corroded around join of centre pipe to back box

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,597 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 28,597 miles

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

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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T196 FJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T196 FJO, 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 T196 FJO registered?

T196 FJO is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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