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T497 FBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,894 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs are worn below service limit

both rear outer body sills are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,266 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,266 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 77,406 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

rear offside steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2006 68,831 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GATOURS PERISHING †FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE †REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

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 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T497 FBW, 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 T497 FBW registered?

T497 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T497 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 FBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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