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T242 VFB

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,165 mi
Last recorded45,165 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 VFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 45,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,132 miles

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

nsr and osr outer sills corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nsr and osr outer sills corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,010 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,540 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre to rear exhaust sections corroded

unable to fully test nearside and off side rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,054 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of and adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,183 miles

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

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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T242 VFB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T242 VFB, 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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T242 VFB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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