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T38 BTF

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,730 mi
Last recorded252,730 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 BTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2016 252,730 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front sub frame has been welded before

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

dampness around power steering rack

rust on front chassis rails

rust on rear chassis legs

this vehicle is rusty rust in rear wheel arches nearside rear door both inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2015 244,016 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chips in windscreen

dampness around power steering rack

front cross member in poor condition

this vehicle has been welded before outer sills front subframe

Pass 3 Nov 2014 235,852 miles

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

front-cross member rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2014 235,852 miles

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

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

front-cross member rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 235,634 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f/wing slightly damaged.under side slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 220,949 miles

Drivers seat does not move easily

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside tyre perishing on outer edge

Petrol filler pipe very rusty where it joins the fuel tank. (not leaking)

Rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is beginning to be holed due to rust

Slight weep from power assisted steering pipe where it joins the steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2012 208,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arms rusty under body rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2012 207,988 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arms rusty under body rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 188,264 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer sills poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2010 169,045 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 169,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 152,612 miles

both front wishbone suspension arms corroding

both rear brake pipes have been cleaned off and grased pipes are in poor condition and badly pitted advise pipes are changed in the very near future

engine sump corroding and leaking oil

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2009 152,422 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbone suspension arms corroding

engine sump corroding and leaking oil

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 133,911 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

N/S/FRONT TYRE 3MM

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,601 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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T38 BTF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T38 BTF, 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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T38 BTF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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