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T42 MHB

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 MHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slighty bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gator inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 95,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose and slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear inner sills corroded (both sides)

Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,327 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear inner sills corroded (both sides)

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,725 miles

Advanced corrosion on both inner sills at rear

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,077 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,414 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE /EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR/REAR OF INNER SILLS WEAK

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 86,494 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,468 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on sidewal (175/65 14)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has a nail,which can not be repaired so needs new tyre.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,131 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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T42 MHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T42 MHB, 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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T42 MHB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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