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T493 OAD

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,938 mi
Last recorded74,938 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 OAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r seatbelt mechanism slow to retract

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,479 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,965 miles

signs of corrosion rear of n/s and o/s sills . will req repair before next mot .

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,965 miles

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

signs of corrosion rear of n/s and o/s sills . will req repair before next mot .

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,023 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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T493 OAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T493 OAD, 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 T493 OAD registered?

T493 OAD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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