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T228 BTP

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 BTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front general corrosion to sub frame and suspension arms

Nearside Front has steel wheel fitted

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside headlamp lens damaged

all shock absorber dust boots split (n/s/f ,o/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r )

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front general corrosion to sub frame and suspension arms

Nearside Front has steel wheel fitted

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside headlamp lens damaged

all shock absorber dust boots split (n/s/f ,o/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r )

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,304 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Nearside & Offside outer cv boots perished

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2018 58,301 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Nearside & Offside outer cv boots perished

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,393 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 18,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 18,162 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,162 miles

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 3 Feb 2014 17,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 16,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,642 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,674 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 11,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,887 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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T228 BTP is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T228 BTP, 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 T228 BTP registered?

T228 BTP is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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