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T496 NUD

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,918 mi
Last recorded63,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 NUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,918 miles

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Rear gearbox crossmember bolt broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,918 miles

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

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Rear gearbox crossmember bolt broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,821 miles

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 3 Sep 2013 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

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

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,008 miles

Corrosion/repairs to outer body sill panels

Engine lower crossmember mounting bolt broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber dustcovers broken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,008 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion/repairs to outer body sill panels

Engine lower crossmember mounting bolt broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Shock absorber dustcovers broken

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,312 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,312 miles

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,759 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,639 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,265 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,877 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres cracked outer sidewalls

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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T496 NUD is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T496 NUD, 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 T496 NUD registered?

T496 NUD is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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