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T429 HFC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 HFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal very stiff

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal very stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,062 miles

fuel tank breather pipe heavily corrode but not leaking

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 31 May 2011 96,052 miles

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

fuel tank breather pipe heavily corrode but not leaking

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,359 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,358 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 86,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 86,595 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 81,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 81,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 76,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,094 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)

Fail 30 May 2006 71,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

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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T429 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T429 HFC, 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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T429 HFC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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