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T286 LCV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 LCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear tyre persihed

Fail 14 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear tyre persihed

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,100 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,259 miles

nearside rear lower vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle chassis section and streel brake pipes are underseald custermer has new streel brake pipes and new nearside c/v boot

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight rust on vehicle chassis sections

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 75,939 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)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,482 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 70,482 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes / Front crossmember rusty,

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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T286 LCV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T286 LCV, 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 T286 LCV registered?

T286 LCV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T286 LCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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