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T706 VAV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2015 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle has corrosion to o/s + n/s front and rear sills also underbody corrosion front to rear o/s + n/s

Fail 21 May 2013 58,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle has corrosion to o/s + n/s front and rear sills also underbody corrosion front to rear o/s + n/s

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f indicator cracked

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f indicator cracked

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,830 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 46,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 40,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 40,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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T706 VAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T706 VAV, 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 T706 VAV registered?

T706 VAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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