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T276 TFA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 TFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 118,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch behind sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch by filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing by brake pipe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/top/inner wing x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/top/inner wing x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch behind sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing by brake pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split with age (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,202 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill back corroding

Nearside Rear chassis corroding

Offside Front floor to sill back corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroding

both under sill backs corroding

clutch pedal sticks down/stiff

Fail 29 Mar 2016 118,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp short (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill end (2.4.A.3)

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 Fuel pipe leaking filler neck/breather corroded (7.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front floor to sill back corroding

Nearside Rear chassis corroding

Offside Front floor to sill back corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroding

both under sill backs corroding

clutch pedal sticks down/stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted unable asses full condition of the sills

Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,302 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side sill protectors fitted unable to asses condition of sills

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,854 miles

both outer sills corroded

little reserve travel in handbrake

o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

little reserve travel in handbrake

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,419 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 60,339 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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T276 TFA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T276 TFA, 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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T276 TFA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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