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T710 VAV

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT710 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,930 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 of 2 horn buttons faulty

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriated

front exhaust braket broken

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 133,801 miles

***BODY DAMAGE***

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,801 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

***BODY DAMAGE***

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 128,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 128,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside headlight aim on min

nearside rear tyre 3mm nearside front 2mm offside front 3mm

part of cat bracket corroded away

rear axle beam lightly damaged

~~~~~oil topup req~~~~

Pass 5 Jan 2011 121,590 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 121,590 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear axle beam lightly damaged

rear brakes pulse on roller test

1x front exhaust pipe braket corroded away leaving 1x rubber to support

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

high front brake imbalance

nearside cv boot cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 115,533 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 115,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front steering rack gaitor wet

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 108,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wipers smear

front tyres worn on inner

offside front brake disc pulses on rollers

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jan 2008 97,291 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 97,291 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine sump corroded and leaking

front tyres worn very low, nearside side wall weak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,293 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 85,293 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2006 73,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 73,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

power steering pipes damp with fluid.

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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T710 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 47.1%.

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 T710 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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T710 VAV is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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