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T472 SGJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 SGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,929 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 147,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,350 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded adjacent to spring mounting (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine sump pan corroded

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 146,350 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting adjacent to trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded adjacent to spring mounting (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine sump pan corroded

front crossmember/radiator support panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded adjacent to spring mounting (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 141,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 141,805 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine suspect pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 139,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light illuminated indicating malfunction (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine suspect pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,952 miles

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 133,642 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer body sill adjacent to trailing arm front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,314 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 130,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,200 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer body sill extension rusted/holed

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer body sill extension rusted/holed

Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,364 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,216 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 100,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,272 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 10 Jan 2011 77,272 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,290 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,434 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,531 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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T472 SGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 T472 SGJ, 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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T472 SGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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