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T291 GUB

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 GUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,655 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corroison

Fail 31 May 2013 104,639 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

underside has slight corroison

Pass 8 May 2012 100,887 miles

Oil leak

undersdie has slight corrosion

Fail 5 May 2012 100,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

undersdie has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2012 100,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,451 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 89,451 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 89,401 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Crossmember Slightly Corroded

Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded

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

O/S Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Vehicle Chassis And Floors Slightly Corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 81,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,063 miles

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,201 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,715 miles

advise n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,048 miles

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

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

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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T291 GUB 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 53.3%.

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 T291 GUB, 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 T291 GUB registered?

T291 GUB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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