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T289 LCV

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 LCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 112,116 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r off flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r worn uneven

condition of back exhaust and minor blow

corrosion front chassie crossmember

corrosion front suspension inner sills areas, floor areas under arch areas.chassies areas

image and aim o/s/f

Fail 18 Sep 2015 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on chassie front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on chassie front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r off flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r worn uneven

condition of back exhaust and minor blow

corrosion front chassie crossmember

corrosion front suspension inner sills areas, floor areas under arch areas.chassies areas

image and aim o/s/f

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

corrosion and holed under arch area o/s/r behind road wheel

corrosion on inner arch area rear o/s/r holed and corroded

corrosion on rear wheel arch areas

corrosion on underside floor areas . rear chassies . inner sill areas .rear panels behind road wheels holed and corrdoed n/s/r and o/s/r

flakey corrosion on front subframe and front suspension componants

flakey corrsoion under all arch areas fronts and rears

front cross member corroded length

rear no plate slightly disfigured

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

corrosion on inner arch area rear o/s/r holed and corroded

corrosion on rear wheel arch areas

corrosion on underside floor areas . rear chassies . inner sill areas .rear panels behind road wheels holed and corrdoed n/s/r and o/s/r

flakey corrosion on front subframe and front suspension componants

flakey corrsoion under all arch areas fronts and rears

front cross member corroded length

rear no plate slightly disfigured

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,511 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

flakey corroison length of sills n/side and o/side

flakey corrosion on front cross meber , front suspension and suspension componants

flakey corrosion under all arch areas

high level brake light inop

inner sill areas corroded

rear axle and suspension componants corroded

rear no plate slightly disfigured

rear panels behind rear road wheels . holed and corroded inner panels n/s/r and o/s/r

tyre n/s/f low in pressure

Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

flakey corroison length of sills n/side and o/side

flakey corrosion on front cross meber , front suspension and suspension componants

flakey corrosion under all arch areas

high level brake light inop

inner sill areas corroded

rear axle and suspension componants corroded

rear no plate slightly disfigured

rear panels behind rear road wheels . holed and corroded inner panels n/s/r and o/s/r

tyre n/s/f low in pressure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,279 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe to rack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,256 miles

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

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

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

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

os front tyre wall scuffed on outer wall

slight leak from power steering pipe to rack

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2007 73,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 73,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,090 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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T289 LCV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T289 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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T289 LCV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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