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T459 VYA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front member corroded.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,587 miles

all brake pipes rusty

all front suspension bushes perished

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

front brake discs rusty

front tyres perished

offside outer cv boot heavily perished

rear number plate faded

slight weep at rack

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2020

all front suspension bushes perished

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

offside outer cv boot perished

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

slight weep at rack

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2020

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension bushes perished

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

offside outer cv boot perished

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

slight weep at rack

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,319 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

both front wishbones rusty

both outer sills rusty

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

slight leak at steering rack

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,099 miles

both sills very rusty

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

offside outer cv boot heavily perished

slight leak at steering rack

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,898 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Front number plate cracked

Front suspension rusty

Front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Slight engine oil leak

Slight weep at steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,898 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Front number plate cracked

Front suspension rusty

Front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Rear wiper split

Slight engine oil leak

Slight weep at steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,602 miles

front number plate cracked

rear wiper rubber worn

slight weep steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emission test not carried out

front number plate cracked

rear wiper rubber worn

slight weep steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,988 miles

front number plate cracked

power steering belt slightly perished

rear wiper rubber split

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,016 miles

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

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

both front tyres are getting low

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,005 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,464 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty at the rear

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,629 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,403 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,403 miles

rear number plate faded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,010 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tytre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,825 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack mount rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack mount rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2005 30,023 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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T459 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T459 VYA, 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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T459 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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