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T490 BCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 BCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016

all chassis and floor area corroded

all suspension components corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

near side and off side inner and outer sills in an advanced state of corrosion

near side rear shock absorber damp

off side front tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,170 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 139,169 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 128,356 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,787 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,799 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge and is only just acceptable.

Advise rear ends of N/S/R and O/S/R Sills have been repaired by welding and have been heavilly covered with underseal.

Advise slight surface scratching to windscreen.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,782 miles

Advise front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with wheels off.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,736 miles

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

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

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

Advise front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with wheels off.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,255 miles

advise front tyres just acceptable

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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T490 BCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T490 BCC, 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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T490 BCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T490 BCC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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