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T497 BCC

1999 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,021 mi
Last recorded121,021 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 BCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 121,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2011 115,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,594 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 18 May 2007 80,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,729 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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T497 BCC 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 63.6%.

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 T497 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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T497 BCC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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