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T489 VYA

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,082 miles

both front tyres worn on innner edges

both rear outer sills have weilded repairs and are corroding

indicator lens n/s/f has been secured with tape

Pass 9 May 2011 97,263 miles

brake pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 90,659 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 77,996 miles

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

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

some rear brake pipes staring to surface rust

Pass 13 May 2008 73,737 miles

buckle in near side rear wheel

chip in windscreen

damage to off side rear and neaear side front bumpers

light corrosion on uderside of vehicle

off side rear tyre on 2mm tread

sump rusty

susspention shock sleves perished

Fail 10 May 2008 73,730 miles

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

buckle in near side rear wheel

chip in windscreen

damage to off side rear and neaear side front bumpers

light corrosion on uderside of vehicle

off side rear tyre on 2mm tread

sump rusty

susspention shock sleves perished

Pass 16 May 2007 72,069 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 72,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 71,706 miles

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

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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T489 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T489 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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What year was T489 VYA registered?

T489 VYA is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T489 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 VYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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