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T388 VFS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 VFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,564 miles

sill repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,501 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,064 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,019 miles

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

both front brake hoses corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

exhaust badly corroded

fuel tank corroded

nsf tyre perished / nsr tyre on legal limit 1756514H

osf wheel trim missing

sump pan corroded

various under body corrosion / dents scratches

Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pipes corroded at ends

front suspension coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,333 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pipes corroded at ends

front suspension coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,587 miles

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

both front brake hoses corroded

both front brake pipes corroded & os front to rear centre section slightly corroded

exhaust cat joins badly corroded

front brake discs worn & corroded

osf wheel trim missing

rubbing noise from nsf brake

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 64,649 miles

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

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

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

auxiliary belts perished

exhaust front mount badly corroded & broken

os front to rear front section brake pipe corroded †both front brake pipes corroded at ends

slight play in both rack ends

sum pan corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,547 miles

n/s front to rear & o/sf & both rear brake pipes corroded

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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T388 VFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red 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 T388 VFS, 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 T388 VFS registered?

T388 VFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T388 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 VFS 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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