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T480 SGJ

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,966 mi
Last recorded178,966 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 SGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 178,966 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Smal leak on centre exhaust

offside front wheel binding

Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,966 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Smal leak on centre exhaust

offside front wheel binding

Fail 15 Oct 2013 171,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Offside rear brake flex hose has been rubbing on exhaust mount

Power steering and air con pump noisy

Power steering fluide leak

Slight exhaust blow on rear box

Pass 15 Oct 2013 171,580 miles

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Offside rear brake flex hose has been rubbing on exhaust mount

Power steering and air con pump noisy

Power steering fluide leak

Slight exhaust blow on rear box

Pass 17 Oct 2012 165,668 miles

Nearside front wheel binding

Offside door mirror damaged

Power steering leak

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 159,355 miles

Power steering fluide leak

Both front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Slight exhaust blow on centre and rear exhaust

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 159,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Power steering fluide leak

Rear brakes noisy

Slight exhaust blow on centre and rear exhaust

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 155,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 154,985 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 147,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 147,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 136,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 136,332 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 125,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 125,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 114,464 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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T480 SGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T480 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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What year was T480 SGJ registered?

T480 SGJ is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1999.

Is T480 SGJ safe to buy?

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