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T697 FBW

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,988 mi
Last recorded130,988 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 130,988 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 125,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,979 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight masks insecure

red tape on nearside rear lens

Fail 27 Feb 2013 121,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight masks insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,127 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,564 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade unserviceable

Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,564 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,245 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,308 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,009 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2005 78,259 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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T697 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T697 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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T697 FBW is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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