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T597 FBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 55,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s + o\s metal brake pipe to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,780 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 51,780 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 46,403 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Dec 2021 42,143 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Dec 2020 38,403 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Dec 2020 38,403 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,029 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 32,537 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,814 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 29,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,706 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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T597 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T597 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 T597 FBW registered?

T597 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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