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T493 UFS

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,939 mi
Last recorded159,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 UFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 159,939 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 159,939 miles

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

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

front and rear chassis corroded

o/s wheel arches corroded

oil leak from engine sump

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jan 2010 154,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 154,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front to flexi corroded

oil leak

rear service brake16% imbalanced

Pass 20 Jan 2009 148,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 148,354 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2008 137,922 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 137,922 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brakes 20% imbalanced

front bumper loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,975 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 115,975 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes leaking

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T493 UFS, 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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T493 UFS is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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