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T596 RCB

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 RCB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,347 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s floor starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,239 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,577 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,055 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,069 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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T596 RCB is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T596 RCB, 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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T596 RCB is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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