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T246 VFB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 VFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,422 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES HAVE SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

Fail 22 Mar 2012 136,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES HAVE SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

Pass 7 Apr 2011 124,587 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,756 miles

FRONT PADS VERY LOW

OFFSIDE REAR PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT PADS VERY LOW

OFFSIDE REAR PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,191 miles

brake pipes have some rust

front wish bones have some rust

outer sills thin

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,190 miles

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

brake pipes have some rust

front wish bones have some rust

outer sills thin

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,698 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 74,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside and nearside CV gaiters perished

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,113 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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T246 VFB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T246 VFB registered?

T246 VFB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T246 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T246 VFB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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